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.”

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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.”