What does the Bible say about resolving conflict?

13 verses about resolving conflict, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about resolving conflict

1. 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. 8 votes
2. Ephesians 4:31 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 6 votes
3. Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 5 votes
4. Matthew 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 3 votes
5. Ephesians 4:26 — Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 3 votes
6. Colossians 3:13 — Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 3 votes
7. James 4:1 — From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 3 votes
8. Matthew 5:24 — Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 2 votes
9. Luke 6:27 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 2 votes
10. Luke 17:3 — Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 2 votes
11. Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 2 votes
12. James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 2 votes
13. James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Matthew (3), James (3), Luke (2), Ephesians (2), Proverbs (1), Colossians (1), Hebrews (1)

Related topics

• Conflict Resolution
• Forgiving One Another
• Forgiving Your Enemies
• Forgiving A Friend
• Anger And Forgiveness
• Unforgiveness
• Apologizing
• Bitterness
• Reconciliation
• Holding Grudges
• Anger Management
• Temper

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.