Strife
102 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
71 sections
- A Work of the Flesh
- Abimelech's
- An Evidence of a Carnal Spirit
- Appeased by Slowness to Anger
- Between Abraham and Lot's Herdsmen
- Christ, an Example of Avoiding
- Christians at Antioch (In Syria), About Circumcision
- Corinthians
- Danger of Joining In – Illustrated
- Difficulty of Stopping, a Reason for Avoiding It
- Disciples
- Disciples, Over Who Could be the Greatest
- Evidences a Love of Transgression
- Excited by a Contentious Disposition
- Excited by Curious Questions
- Excited by Drunkenness
- Excited by Frowardness
- Excited by Hatred
- Excited by Lusts
- Excited by Pride
- Excited by Scorning
- Excited by Tale-Bearing
- Excited by Wrath
- Excludes from Heaven
- Existed in the Church
- Fools Engage In
- Forbidden
- General Scriptures Concerning
- Herdmen of Abram and of Lot
- Herdmen of Gerar and of Isaac
- Hypocrites Make Religion a Pretence For
- Isaac's and Those of Gerar
- Israel and Judah, About David
- Israelites
- It is Honorable to Cease From
- Jephthah and his Brothers
- Jephthah and the Ephraimites
- Jews, Concerning Jesus
- Judah and Israel
- Judaising Teachers
- Laban and Jacob
- Leads to Blasphemy
- Leads to Confusion and Every Evil Work
- Leads to Injustice
- Leads to Mutual Destruction
- Leads to Violence
- Ministers should Avoid
- Ministers should Avoid Questions That Lead To
- Ministers should not Preach Through
- Ministers should Reprove
- Ministers should Warn Against
- Paul and Barnabas
- Paul and Barnabas, About Mark
- Pharisees and Sadducees
- Pharisees and Sadducees, Concerning the General Resurrection
- Promoters of, should be Expelled
- Punishment For
- Saints Kept from Tongues of
- Saints should Avoid
- Saints should Avoid Questions That Lead To
- Saints should do all Things Without
- Saints should not Act From
- Saints should not Walk In
- Saints should Praise God for Protection From
- Saints should Seek God's Protection From
- Saints should Submit to Wrong Rather than Engage In
- Shameful in Saints
- Strength and Violence of – Illustrated
- Temporal Blessing Embittered By
- The Corinthian Christians
- Two Hebrews
A Work of the Flesh
- Galatians 5:20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
Abimelech's
- Genesis 21:25 But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,
An Evidence of a Carnal Spirit
- 1 Corinthians 3:3 for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?
Appeased by Slowness to Anger
- Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Between Abraham and Lot's Herdsmen
- Genesis 13:6–7 But the land was unable to support both of them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to coexist. …
Christ, an Example of Avoiding
- Isaiah 42:2 He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.
- Matthew 12:15–19 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all, …
- Luke 9:52–56 He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. …
- 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
Christians at Antioch (In Syria), About Circumcision
- Acts 15:2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
Corinthians
- 1 Corinthians 1:11 My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.
- 1 Corinthians 6:6 Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!
Danger of Joining In – Illustrated
- Proverbs 26:17 Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Difficulty of Stopping, a Reason for Avoiding It
- Proverbs 17:14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
Disciples
- Luke 22:24 A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
Disciples, Over Who Could be the Greatest
- Mark 9:34 But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.
- Luke 22:24 A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
Evidences a Love of Transgression
- Proverbs 17:19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
Excited by a Contentious Disposition
- Proverbs 26:21 Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
Excited by Curious Questions
- 1 Timothy 6:4 he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
- 2 Timothy 2:23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
Excited by Drunkenness
- Proverbs 23:29–30 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? …
Excited by Frowardness
- Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
Excited by Hatred
- Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
Excited by Lusts
- James 4:1 What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?
Excited by Pride
- Proverbs 13:10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
- Proverbs 28:25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Excited by Scorning
- Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Excited by Tale-Bearing
- Proverbs 26:20 Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
Excited by Wrath
- Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
- Proverbs 30:33 For as the churning of milk yields butter, and the twisting of the nose draws blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife.”
Excludes from Heaven
- Galatians 5:20–21 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, …
Existed in the Church
- 1 Corinthians 1:11 My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.
Fools Engage In
- Proverbs 18:6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
Forbidden
- Proverbs 3:30 Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.
- Proverbs 25:8 do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
General Scriptures Concerning
- Genesis 13:8 So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen.
- Genesis 45:24 Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”
- Deuteronomy 1:12 But how can I bear your troubles, burdens, and disputes all by myself?
- Psalm 31:20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.
- Psalm 55:9 O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.
- Psalm 80:6 You make us contend with our neighbors; our enemies mock us.
- Proverbs 3:20 By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew.
- Proverbs 6:12–14 A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth, …
- Proverbs 6:16–19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: …
- Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
- Proverbs 13:10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
- Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
- Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
- Proverbs 17:1 Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
- Proverbs 17:14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
- Proverbs 17:19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
- Proverbs 18:6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
- Proverbs 18:19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
- Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
- Proverbs 20:3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
- Proverbs 21:19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
- Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
- Proverbs 23:29–30 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? …
- Proverbs 25:8 do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
- Proverbs 25:24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
- Proverbs 26:17 Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
- Proverbs 26:20–21 Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases. …
- Proverbs 27:15 A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike —
- Proverbs 28:25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
- Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
- Proverbs 30:33 For as the churning of milk yields butter, and the twisting of the nose draws blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife.”
- Isaiah 41:11–12 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. …
- Isaiah 58:4 You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high.
- Habakkuk 1:3 Why do You make me see iniquity? Why do You tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife is ongoing, and conflict abounds.
- Matthew 5:25 Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
- Matthew 5:39–41 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; …
- Matthew 10:34–36 Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. …
- Matthew 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.
- Matthew 18:15–17 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. …
- Mark 3:24–25 If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. …
- Luke 11:17 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.
- Luke 12:51–53 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. …
- Luke 12:58–59 Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison. …
- Romans 2:8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.
- Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
- Romans 14:1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
- Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- Romans 14:21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.
- Romans 16:17–18 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. …
- 1 Corinthians 1:10–13 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. …
- 1 Corinthians 3:1 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly — as infants in Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 3:3–4 for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man? …
- 1 Corinthians 4:6–7 Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another. …
- 1 Corinthians 6:1–7 If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! …
- 1 Corinthians 11:16–19 If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God. …
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
- Galatians 5:10 I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.
- Galatians 5:15 But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.
- Galatians 5:19–21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; …
- Philippians 1:15–16 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. …
- Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
- Philippians 2:14–15 Do everything without complaining or arguing, …
- 1 Timothy 1:5–7 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. …
- 1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
- 1 Timothy 3:2–3 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, …
- 1 Timothy 6:3–5 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, …
- 1 Timothy 6:20–21 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” …
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
- 2 Timothy 2:23–25 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. …
- Titus 3:1–3 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, …
- Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
- James 3:14–16 But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. …
- James 4:1–2 What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? …
Herdmen of Abram and of Lot
- Genesis 13:7 And there was discord between the herdsmen of Abram and the herdsmen of Lot. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in the land.
Herdmen of Gerar and of Isaac
- Genesis 26:20 But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him.
Hypocrites Make Religion a Pretence For
- Isaiah 58:4 You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high.
Isaac's and Those of Gerar
- Genesis 26:20–22 But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him. …
Israel and Judah, About David
- 2 Samuel 19:41–43 Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” …
Israelites
- Deuteronomy 1:12 But how can I bear your troubles, burdens, and disputes all by myself?
It is Honorable to Cease From
- Proverbs 20:3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
Jephthah and his Brothers
- Judges 11:2 And Gilead’s wife bore him sons who grew up, drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s house, because you are the son of another woman.”
Jephthah and the Ephraimites
- Judges 12:1–6 Then the men of Ephraim assembled and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why have you crossed over to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We will burn your house down with you inside!” …
Jews, Concerning Jesus
- John 10:19 Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message.
Judah and Israel
- 2 Samuel 19:41–43 Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” …
Judaising Teachers
- Acts 15:2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
Laban and Jacob
- Genesis 31:36 Then Jacob became incensed and challenged Laban. “What is my crime?” he said. “For what sin of mine have you so hotly pursued me?
Leads to Blasphemy
- Leviticus 24:10–11 Now the son of an Israelite mother and an Egyptian father went out among the Israelites, and a fight broke out in the camp between him and an Israelite. …
Leads to Confusion and Every Evil Work
- James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
Leads to Injustice
- Habakkuk 1:3–4 Why do You make me see iniquity? Why do You tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife is ongoing, and conflict abounds. …
Leads to Mutual Destruction
- Galatians 5:15 But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.
Leads to Violence
- Exodus 21:18 If men are quarreling and one strikes the other with a stone or a fist, and he does not die but is confined to bed,
- Exodus 21:22 If men who are fighting strike a pregnant woman and her child is born prematurely, but there is no further injury, he shall surely be fined as the woman’s husband demands and as the court allows.
Ministers should Avoid
- 1 Timothy 3:3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
- 2 Timothy 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
Ministers should Avoid Questions That Lead To
- 2 Timothy 2:23 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
- Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
Ministers should not Preach Through
- Philippians 1:15–16 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. …
Ministers should Reprove
- 1 Corinthians 1:11–12 My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. …
- 1 Corinthians 3:3 for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?
- 1 Corinthians 11:17–18 In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good. …
Ministers should Warn Against
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
Paul and Barnabas
- Acts 15:39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
Paul and Barnabas, About Mark
- Acts 15:38–39 But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. …
Pharisees and Sadducees
- Acts 23:7 As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
Pharisees and Sadducees, Concerning the General Resurrection
- Acts 23:7–10 As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. …
Promoters of, should be Expelled
- Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Punishment For
- Psalm 55:9 O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.
Saints Kept from Tongues of
- Psalm 31:20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.
Saints should Avoid
- Genesis 13:8 So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen.
- Ephesians 4:3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Saints should Avoid Questions That Lead To
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
Saints should do all Things Without
- Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing,
Saints should not Act From
- Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Saints should not Walk In
- Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
Saints should Praise God for Protection From
- 2 Samuel 22:44 You have delivered me from the strife of my people; You have preserved me as the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me.
- Psalm 18:43 You have delivered me from the strife of the people; You have made me the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me.
Saints should Seek God's Protection From
- Psalm 35:1 Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
- Jeremiah 18:19 Attend to me, O LORD. Hear what my accusers are saying!
Saints should Submit to Wrong Rather than Engage In
- Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
- Matthew 5:39–40 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; …
- 1 Corinthians 6:7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
Shameful in Saints
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
- James 3:14 But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
Strength and Violence of – Illustrated
- Proverbs 17:14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
- Proverbs 18:19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
Temporal Blessing Embittered By
- Proverbs 17:1 Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
The Corinthian Christians
- 1 Corinthians 1:11–12 My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. …
- 1 Corinthians 6:6 Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!
Two Hebrews
- Exodus 2:13 The next day Moses went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you attacking your companion?”
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Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.