being offended
What does the Bible say about being offended? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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11The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.
21But there is no just man on earth, who does good and does not sin. 22So then, do not attach your heart to every word that is spoken, lest perhaps you may hear your servant speaking ill of you.
19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
23And blessed is anyone who has not taken offense at me.”
15But if your brother has sinned against you, go and correct him, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you will have regained your brother. 16But if he will not listen you, invite with you one or two more, so that every word may stand by the mouth of two or three witnesses. 17And if he will not listen to them, tell the Church. But if he will not listen to the Church, let him be to you like the pagan and the tax collector.
12Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.
24For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,
22Blessed shall you be when men will have hated you, and when they will have separated you and reproached you, and thrown out your name as if evil, because of the Son of man. 23Be glad in that day and exult. For behold, your reward is great in heaven. For these same things their fathers did to the prophets.
7Whoever teaches a mocker causes injury to himself. And whoever argues with the impious produces a blemish on himself. 8Do not be willing to argue with a mocker, lest he hate you. Dispute with the wise, and he will love you. 9Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.
18If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before you.
19A brother who is helped by a brother is like a reinforced city, and judgments are like the bars of cities.
14The Lord will fight on your behalf, and you will remain silent.”
165Those who love your law have great peace, and there is no scandal for them.
14If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you will be blessed, because that which is of the honor, glory, and power of God, and that which is of his Spirit, rests upon you.
16The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.