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3 Bible Verses About Controversy

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    The Bible teaches that true wisdom often emerges from controversy. In moments of disagreement, we are called to listen and seek understanding. By approaching conflict with humility, we can find common ground. Through faith, even the most challenging disputes can lead to growth and unity.

    Below is the full list of bible verses on controversy (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.

    Most Popular Bible Verses About Controversy

    Titus 3:9-11

    9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.”

    Related Themes: Arguing Politics Division Debating Quarreling

    2 Timothy 2:22-26

    22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.”

    Related Themes: Lust Dating Youth Impurity Holiness

    Revelation 21:4

    4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

    Related Themes: Hope Suffering Frustration Tears Repentance

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