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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.
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Bible Passages About Anger
Scripture speaks honestly about anger and calls us toward patience, wisdom, and self-control.
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Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
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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.
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Colossians 1:14
“in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
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Romans 12:14
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
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Psalm 103:3
“He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
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Matthew 6:12
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
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Psalm 103:9
“He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever;”
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Hebrews 8:12
“For I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sins no more.”
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Psalm 145:8
“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”
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Psalm 103:8
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”
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Psalm 25:11
“For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.”
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Luke 23:34
“Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
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Matthew 6:15
“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
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1 John 2:12
“I am writing to you, children, because your sins have been forgiven for his name's sake.”
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Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
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Luke 11:4
“Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.”
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Luke 17:3
“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.”
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Matthew 18:35
“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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,”
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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.”
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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;”
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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;”
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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).”
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Romans 14:19
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
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Lord, slow my anger and help me respond with wisdom, truth, and love.
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What Bible passage helps with anger?
James 1:19-20 is a practical Bible passage for anger because it teaches listening, patience, and restraint.