Bible verses about Workplace Conflict
Verses for conflict at work, about calm words, fairness and peace.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
Proverbs 16:28Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
Proverbs 17:9It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.
Ecclesiastes 10:4Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 5:44If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
Matthew 18:15If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Romans 14:19Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
Ephesians 4:31Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Proverbs 15:18Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
1 Thessalonians 5:15My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
James 1:19for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:20When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
1 Peter 2:23Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9