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Bible Verses About being offended

15 key scriptures

What does the Bible say about being offended? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: Proverbs 19:11
King James (KJV)The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion: or, prudence

15 Key Scriptures

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion: or, prudence
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: take: Heb. give not thine heart
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
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.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, patient: or, forbearing
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. nothing: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. presently: Heb. in that day
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

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