“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Bible Verses About Arguing in Relationships
Communication in Relationships
James 1:19
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
Ephesians 4:29
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Proverbs 18:13
“To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.”
Colossians 4:6
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Proverbs 25:11
“Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.”
Ephesians 4:15
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
Proverbs 12:18
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
Matthew 12:36
“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.”
Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Conflict Resolution
Matthew 18:15
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Philippians 4:2
“I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.”
Proverbs 17:14
“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.”
Galatians 6:1
“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
2 Timothy 2:24
“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.”
1 Peter 3:9
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
Proverbs 31:26
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
Understanding Each Other
1 Corinthians 13:4-5
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
James 3:17
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
1 John 4:7
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
Colossians 3:19
“Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”
Proverbs 20:5
“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.”
1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
Romans 15:5
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.”
Philippians 2:4
“Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
The Role of Forgiveness
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.”
Luke 17:3-4
“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”
Mark 11:25
“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Isaiah 43:25
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.”
Psalm 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
2 Corinthians 2:10
“Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven, if there was anything to forgive, I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake.”
Romans 12:19
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
Building Trust
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Ephesians 4:3
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
John 15:12
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
1 Corinthians 1:10
“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”
Romans 14:19
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
1 Thessalonians 5:13
“Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.”
Matthew 7:12
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Hebrews 10:24
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
Choosing Love Over Arguments
1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Proverbs 14:29
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”
Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.”
Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.”
Hebrews 13:1
“Let mutual love continue.”
Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Song of Solomon 8:6
“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.”
1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
Final Thoughts
When we argue in our relationships, it becomes important how we communicate. Let us remember the importance of speaking kindly and listening well. We can work through our conflicts and misunderstandings by focusing on understanding and forgiveness.
Trust plays a vital role, and we should always choose to love over strife. It is in this love that we find healing and growth within our relationships. Let’s embrace patience and kindness, building each other up as we walk together.
For more insights on communication, you can visit this page to explore communication in depth.