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Bible verses about family fights.

33 verses about family fights from the King James Version, the most loved first.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 › · King James Version

The most loved verses about family fights.

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Colossians 3:13 ›

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18 ›

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Matthew 18:15 ›

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

James 1:19-20 ›

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

Luke 17:3-4 ›

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:2-3 ›

All 33 verses about family fights.

  • Proverbs 15:1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
  • Colossians 3:13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
  • Romans 12:18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
  • Matthew 18:15Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained…
  • James 1:19-20Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of…
  • Luke 17:3-4Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times…
  • Ephesians 4:2-3With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of…
  • Psalms 133:1[A Song of degrees of David.] Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
  • Proverbs 18:19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
  • Genesis 13:8And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.
  • Proverbs 17:1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
  • Proverbs 15:17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
  • 1 Timothy 5:8But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
  • Proverbs 19:13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
  • Proverbs 21:9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
  • Genesis 45:24So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.
  • Genesis 50:17-21So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray…
  • Deuteronomy 14:26And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever…
  • Psalms 128:3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
  • Psalms 128:6Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
  • Proverbs 11:29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
  • Proverbs 14:1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
  • Proverbs 21:19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
  • Proverbs 25:24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
  • Proverbs 27:15-16A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand…
  • Proverbs 31:27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
  • Matthew 10:36And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
  • Matthew 18:21-22Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not…
  • Luke 12:51-53Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided…
  • 1 Corinthians 16:19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
  • Colossians 3:18-21Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey…
  • 1 Timothy 3:4-5One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall…
  • 1 Timothy 3:12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
1 more verses that touch on it
  • Proverbs 12:4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Every verse is the King James Version, word for word. They are gathered from two topic books, Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897); the most loved come first, from readers' votes on OpenBible.info and the lists of the big Bible sites.

Questions people ask.

What does the Bible say about family fights?

The Bible speaks to family fights in verses such as Proverbs 15:1, “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”, and Colossians 3:13, “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any” (King James Version).

Which Bible verses about family fights are most loved?

Among the most loved is Proverbs 15:1, “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” Others are Colossians 3:13, Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15.

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