35 Bible Verses About Being Nice To Those Who Are Mean
Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”
Luke 6:27
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you”
Romans 12:20
“On the contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
1 Peter 3:9
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
Matthew 5:39
“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.”
Proverbs 25:21
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.”
Matthew 5:46
“If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?”
Matthew 5:47
“And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?”
Galatians 6:10
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
Romans 12:14
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Colossians 3:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
Proverbs 24:17
“Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice.”
Proverbs 20:22
“Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!’ Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.”
Proverbs 25:22
“In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.”
Luke 6:28
“bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”
Exodus 23:4
“If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it.”
Proverbs 17:13
“Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.”
Matthew 5:43
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’”
Luke 6:22
“Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.”
Romans 12:16
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”
Luke 9:5
“If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”
Proverbs 20:22
“Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!’ Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.”
Leviticus 19:18
“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.”
Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
James 3:18
“Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
Proverbs 16:7
“When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.”
1 Peter 2:23
“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.”
Proverbs 16:21
“The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.”
Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Proverbs 25:15
“Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.”
Matthew 6:15
“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Proverbs 15:18
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”
Psalm 37:8
“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.”
Proverbs 19:11
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”
Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Proverbs 12:16
“Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.”
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Proverbs 21:14
“A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.”
Luke 6:31
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”