What does the Bible say about fighting?

14 verses about fighting, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about fighting

Matthew 18:15 — Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 7 votes
Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 7 votes
Matthew 12:36 — But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 6 votes
Proverbs 17:14 — The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 5 votes
Psalms 144:1 — [A Psalm of David.] Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: 4 votes
Galatians 5:19 — Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 4 votes
Proverbs 28:25 — He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 3 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:9 — For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 3 votes
Titus 3:10 — A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 3 votes
John 18:36 — Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. 2 votes
Galatians 5:15 — But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. 2 votes
Ephesians 6:10 — Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 2 votes
1 John 1:9 — If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 2 votes
1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 votes

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Proverbs (2), Matthew (2), Galatians (2), 1 John (2), Psalms (1), John (1), Romans (1), Ephesians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), Titus (1)

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