Matthew 18:15-17 ESV “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.”
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if you are unable to bring him to listen, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.”
Psalms: A Collection of Bible Verses About Hurting Someone: A blog about verses concerning those who cause hurt.
Bible verses about hurting someone
Here are some Bible verses about hurting someone:
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” – Romans 12:17-18
The Bible is full of verses about hurting someone. Here are just a few:
Exodus 23:4: “If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure to help them with it.”
Matthew 5:44: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Luke 6:27-28: “But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”
“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”
Proverbs 23:7
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”
Galatians 6:7
- Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
- “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am the Father, where is my honor? And if I am a Master, where is my fear?” says the Lord of hosts to you; you dishonor me.
- But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you 4 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 5 For if you love those who love you, what reward can you have? Do not even the tax collectors do that? 6 And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even pagans do that? 7 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
“Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.” (Romans 12:19)
- “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” (Luke 6:27-28)
Bible verses about putting others down
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” – Proverbs 25:21-22
Bible verses about hurting others feelings
The Bible is filled with passages about how we should treat others. Some of them are fairly simple, like the commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Others are more complex, like the passage from Proverbs above. But all these passages are important for Christians because they help us know what God expects from us when it comes to how we treat each other.
Love your neighbor as yourself (Luke 10:27)
Do not judge others (Matthew 7:1)
Do not mistreat an outsider or oppress him (Exodus 22:21)
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself (Philippians 2:3).
Bible verses about hurting others’ feelings
Bible verses about putting others down
- “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.”
Philippians 2:3 (NIV)
- “A man has joy in an apt answer; and how delightful is a timely word!”
Proverbs 15:23 (NKJV)
- “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV)
- “The tongue has the power of life and death; those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)
- “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.” – Romans 12:17-19
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:43-48)
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.” (Romans 13:14)
“It is better to have a millstone hung around his neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea than for him to offend one of these little ones.” (Luke 17:2)
2 Corinthians 12:20-21
But I shall send you away that you may go to the Gentiles, and I will send those of the Gentiles who are evangelists to you. They will help you to carry out my gospel over all the world. And remember, whenever any come to you who believe in me, always welcome them, never be ashamed of them, and pray for them.
Romans 15:1-2
We who are strong ought not to put a stumbling block in front of the weak. We should let them marry, have children, and manage their homes. If they cannot control themselves, then they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.