What Does the Bible Say About Quarrels? With Scripture

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Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about quarrels?” with specific Bible references.

Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about quarrels?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes quarrels in different contexts. The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines quarrel as “A brawl; a petty fight or scuffle; from its noise and uproar.”

Now armed with a basic definition of quarrel, Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word quarrel, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about quarrels, scroll on for additional detail.

Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about quarrels and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.

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What Does the Bible Say About Quarrels?


Ephesians 4:32

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

Proverbs 15:18

“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”

Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”

Proverbs 26:20

“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”

Proverbs 21:19

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.”

Proverbs 25:24

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.”

James 4:1

“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”

Philippians 2:14

“Do all things without murmurings and disputings:”

Romans 12:19

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”


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