“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day.

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored.

Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

For as the churning of milk yields butter, and the twisting of the nose draws blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife.”

Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah

Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained,

What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Go, proclaim this message toward the north: ‘Return, O faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will no longer look on you with anger, for I am merciful,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will not be angry forever.

For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. . . .

Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; . . .

Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.

The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.

So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.

Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate themselves!

He continued: “What comes out of a man, that is what defiles him. For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.”

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,

See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.

Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, . . .

but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.

But the LORD replied, “Have you any right to be angry?”

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.”

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.

He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

For no word from God will ever fail.”

“Do not judge, or you will be judged. For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

If you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations:

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: . . .

For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath; for the sake of My praise I will restrain it, so that you will not be cut off.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.