What Does God Say 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.

Romans 12:12

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.”

Patience grows alongside hope and prayer.

Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

This passage encourages endurance when good work feels slow.

Ephesians 4:32

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

Christian forgiveness flows from the forgiveness already received in Christ.

1 John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”

This passage gives hope to anyone who needs mercy and a new beginning.

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”

Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.

Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

God's peace guards both the heart and the mind.

Isaiah 26:3

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”

Peace is connected with trust and a mind stayed on God.

Psalm 4:8

“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”

Peace reaches even the vulnerable moment of sleep.

Numbers 6:24-26

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.”

This blessing ends with the Lord giving peace.

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.”

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.”