Bible Passages About Anger

James 1:19-20

“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”

This passage gives a practical rhythm for anger: listen first, speak slowly, and resist wrath.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Gentle words can change the direction of conflict.

Ephesians 4:26

“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.”

Anger must be handled before it hardens into sin.

Colossians 1:14

“in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

Romans 12:14

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”

Psalm 103:3

“He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”

Matthew 6:12

“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”

Psalm 103:9

“He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever;”

Hebrews 8:12

“For I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sins no more.”

Psalm 145:8

“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

Psalm 103:8

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”

Psalm 25:11

“For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.”

Luke 23:34

“Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Matthew 6:15

“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

1 John 2:12

“I am writing to you, children, because your sins have been forgiven for his name's sake.”

Matthew 6:14

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

Luke 11:4

“Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.”

Luke 17:3

“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.”

Matthew 18:35

“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”

1 John 1:9

“If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.”

Luke 17:4

“Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying 'I repent,' you must forgive them.”

Leviticus 6:7

“And the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord, and he will be forgiven for any of the things he did that made him guilty.”

Mark 11:25

“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

Matthew 9:2

“Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”

2 Corinthians 2:10

“Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake,”

Psalm 78:38

“Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath.”

1 Kings 8:50

“And forgive your people who have sinned against you; forgive all the offenses they have committed against you, and cause their captors to show them mercy;”

Colossians 2:13

“And even when you were dead (in) transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, he brought you to life along with him, having forgiven us all our transgressions;”

1 Kings 8:39

“Then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know every human heart).”

Romans 14:19

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”