Contending with them bible verse new testament

Here are some Bible verses from the New Testament that may be relevant to contending with others:

Love and Respect

• "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." - 1 Corinthians 13:4
• "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." - Philippians 2:3
• "Respect one another." - Romans 12:10

Conflict Resolution

• "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
• "Do not be quick with your mouth; let your words be few. A wise man thinks before he speaks." - Proverbs 29:20 (not specifically in the New Testament, but relevant)
• "If anyone is caught in sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." - Galatians 6:1

Humility and Gentleness

• "Do nothing to make yourselves uncomfortable for others. If you eat, eat to the Lord, since both the eater and the eaten are the Lord's." - 1 Corinthians 10:31
• "Be gentle and humble in heart." - Matthew 5:5
• "Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another." - 1 Peter 5:5

Forgiveness and Mercy

• "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." - Ephesians 4:31-32
• "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." - Colossians 3:13
• "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." - Luke 6:36

Wisdom and Discernment

• "Wisdom is proved right by all her children." - Luke 7:35
• "Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil." - Proverbs 3:7 (not specifically in the New Testament, but relevant)
• "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." - James 3:17

Remember that these verses are not a magic formula for resolving conflicts, but rather a guide for living out our faith in a way that honors God and builds up others.