Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Resentment?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Resentment in the Bible
Discover 20 powerful Bible verses about resentment. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential sin & temptation topic.
Top 10 Verses About Resentment
- 1Job 5:2
“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. envy: or, indignation”
KJV - 2Psalms 13:2
“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
KJV - 3Psalms 71:20
“Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.”
KJV - 4
- 5Matthew 6:15
“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
KJV - 6Mark 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.”
KJV - 7Luke 6:37
“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
KJV - 8
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- 10Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Resentment? (3 Verses)
“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. envy: or, indignation”
“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
“Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Resentment? (13 Verses)
“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”
“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
“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.”
“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:”
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
“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.”
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; fail: or, fall from”
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
“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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Resentment
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about resentment. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about resentment and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about resentment is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on resentment needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about resentment with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about resentment, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Resentment?
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