Hatred is a powerful emotion that can consume and destroy individuals and communities. As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves and to forgive those who wrong us.
The Bible offers guidance and wisdom on how to deal with hatred toward others. This article will explore some Bible verses about hatred towards others and learn how to apply these teachings to our lives.
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Bible Verses About Hatred Towards Others
1. Matthew 5:44
“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
2. 1 John 3:15
“Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.”
3. Romans 12:9
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.”
4. Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
5. 1 John 4:20
“If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.”
6. Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
7. John 13:34
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.”
8. 1 John 4:7
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
9. Proverbs 20:22
“Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.”
10. 1 Peter 3:9
“Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.”
What Does The Bible Say About Hatred And Bitterness?
11. Hebrews 12:15
“See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.”
12. Ephesians 4:31
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.”
13. James 1:19-20
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
14. James 3:14-15
“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.”
15. Romans 12:17
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.”
16. Colossians 4:6
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
17. Romans 12:18
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
18. Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
19. Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
20. Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”
Consequences Of Hatred In The Bible
21. James 3:14
“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.”
22. 1 John 2:11
“Whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.”
23. Ephesians 4:31
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.”
24. Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
25. Proverbs 10:18
“The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.”
26. James 3:16
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”
27. Matthew 5:22
“But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.”
28. Galatians 6:7
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”
29. 1 John 4:20
“If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.”
30. Proverbs 26:24-25
“Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart; when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.”
Bible Verses About Someone Hating You
31. Romans 12:14
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”
32. Matthew 5:44
“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
33. Proverbs 25:21
“If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.”
34. Proverbs 24:17
“Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles.”
35. Romans 12:19
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.””
36. Romans 12:18
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
37. Luke 6:27
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”
38. Matthew 5:39
“If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
39. Matthew 5:44-45
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.”
40. Romans 12:17
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.”
Bible Verses About Hatred And Forgiveness
41. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
42. Mark 11:25
“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
43. Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
44. Matthew 18:21-22
“Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.”
45. Luke 6:35-36
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”
46. Colossians 3:12-13
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
47. Luke 6:37
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
48. Ephesians 4:31-32
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
49. Mark 11:25
“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
50. Matthew 5:23-24
“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
Bible Verses About Hatred and Jealousy
51. James 3:16
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”
52. James 3:14
“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.”
53. Proverbs 14:30
“A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.”
54. Proverbs 27:4
“Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?”
55. Romans 13:13
“Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy.”
56. 2 Corinthians 12:20
“For I fear that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wish—that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.”
57. Galatians 5:19-20
“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions.”
58. Galatians 5:15
“But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.”
59. Galatians 5:26
“Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”
60. Ephesians 4:25-27
“Therefore, putting away falsehood, let everyone speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.””
Conclusion
The Bible provides us with valuable insight into how to navigate the complex emotions of hatred toward others.
By focusing on love and forgiveness, we can overcome these negative feelings and live a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
As we continue to study and apply these teachings to our lives, may we strive to become more like Christ and spread His love to those around us.
