Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Temper?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Temper in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about temper. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Temper
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- 4Proverbs 15:18
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 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.”
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- 10Ephesians 4:31
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
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Subtopics of Temper
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Temper? (7 Verses)
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
“An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Temper? (5 Verses)
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
“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:”
“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Temper
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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 temper. 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 temper 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 temper 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 temper needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about temper 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 temper, 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 Temper?
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