“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”
Bible Verses About Being Offended
Understanding Offense
Matthew 18:7
“Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person who they come through!”
Luke 17:1
“Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come.'”
Proverbs 19:11
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”
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.”
Proverbs 12:16
“Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.”
Matthew 5:22
“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.”
Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
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.”
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.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Responding to Offense
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.”
Ephesians 4:26
“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.”
Proverbs 20:3
“It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.”
Hebrews 12:14
“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
1 Peter 2:23
“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.”
Lamentations 3:30
“Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.”
Proverbs 29:11
“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”
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.”
Forgiveness and Healing
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
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.”
Colossians 3:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.”
Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted.”
Psalms 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Romans 15:7
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”
Matthew 18:21
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?'”
Living in Peace
Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 14:19
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
Psalms 34:14
“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
James 3:18
“Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
Psalms 37:37
“Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.”
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Proverbs 11:17
“Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.”
Psalms 119:165
“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”
Psalms 85:10
“Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Finding Grace in Offense
2 Timothy 2:24
“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.”
Titus 3:2
“To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.”
James 1:21
“Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”
1 John 4:20
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.”
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.”
John 1:16
“Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.”
Ephesians 2:8
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
Romans 6:14
“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Isaiah 40:29
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Building Relationships
Mark 12:31
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
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.”
Psalms 133:1
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
1 Corinthians 12:25
“So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.”
Proverbs 15:17
“Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.”
Philippians 1:3-5
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
Romans 12:5
“So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
Colossians 3:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
Galatians 3:28
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Final Thoughts
Being offended can be a tough part of our lives, but the Bible offers clear guidance on how to handle these situations. We are reminded to respond with love, to seek peace, and to practice forgiveness. When we face offense, it helps to keep a humble heart and to consider how God views our actions.
Embracing grace in our interactions can heal relationships and lead us toward healthier connections with others. By choosing to put these scriptures into practice, we can find ways to mend what’s broken and build a community rooted in understanding and compassion.
So, let’s encourage one another to explore further, like reading about being committed or living under grace, as these topics can also help us grow in our faith and relationships.