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Bible Quotes About Anger And Forgiveness

19 Scripture verses about anger and forgiveness from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about anger and forgiveness. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

19
Total Verses
5
Old Testament
14
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Anger And Forgiveness

  1. Psalms 37:8 — “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
  2. Proverbs 15:1 — “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
  3. Proverbs 16:32 — “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
  4. Proverbs 29:22 — “An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
  5. Isaiah 40:31 — “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change
  6. 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. Matthew 18:21 — “Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
  8. Mark 11:25 — “And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
  9. Galatians 5:19 — “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
  10. Galatians 6:1 — “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. if: or, although

Old Testament Quotes About Anger And Forgiveness (5)

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change

New Testament Quotes About Anger And Forgiveness (14)

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.
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. if: or, although
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. quarrel: or, complaint
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Frequently Asked Questions About Anger And Forgiveness in the Bible

What does the Bible say about anger and forgiveness?
The Bible contains 19 verses about anger and forgiveness, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding anger and forgiveness through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about anger and forgiveness?
There are 19 Bible verses about anger and forgiveness in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about anger and forgiveness?
While many verses address anger and forgiveness, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of anger and forgiveness you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about anger and forgiveness?
Anger And Forgiveness is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 19 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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