30 Bible Verses for Couples Facing Conflict

30 Bible Verses for Couples Facing Conflict

Every couple experiences challenges and disagreements. In times of conflict, it can be easy to lose sight of love and understanding. However, the Bible offers wisdom and guidance to help partners navigate the stormy waters of relationship disputes. These scriptures remind us of the importance of patience, forgiveness, and compassion.

Turning to these verses can provide comfort and clarity, helping couples to communicate openly and resolve their differences. Let these words guide you toward reconciliation and strengthen your bond through faith as you work through your struggles together.

 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.   - Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

-Proverbs 15:1
 Be angry, and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.   - Ephesians 4:26

Be angry, and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.

-Ephesians 4:26
 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle.   - Proverbs 18:19

A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle.

-Proverbs 18:19
 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.   - James 1:19

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

-James 1:19
 Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.   - Colossians 3:13

Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

-Colossians 3:13
 It does not behave rudely, it does not seek its own, it is not provoked, thinks no evil.   - 1 Corinthians 13:5

It does not behave rudely, it does not seek its own, it is not provoked, thinks no evil.

-1 Corinthians 13:5
 Better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman.   - Proverbs 21:19

Better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman.

-Proverbs 21:19
 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but he who is impulsive exalts folly.   - Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but he who is impulsive exalts folly.

-Proverbs 14:29
 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.   - Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

-Ephesians 4:32
 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.   - Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

-Proverbs 17:14
 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.   - Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

-Matthew 5:9
 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.   - Philippians 2:4

Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

-Philippians 2:4
 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.   - Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

-Romans 12:18
 Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.   - 1 Peter 3:9

Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

-1 Peter 3:9
 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!   - Galatians 5:15

But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!

-Galatians 5:15
 It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman.   - Proverbs 25:24

It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

-Proverbs 25:24
 Do not be quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.   - Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not be quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.

-Ecclesiastes 7:9
 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.   - Colossians 3:19

Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.

-Colossians 3:19
 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression.   - Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression.

-Proverbs 19:11
 Moreover, if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.   - Matthew 18:15

Moreover, if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.

-Matthew 18:15
 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.   - Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

-Romans 14:19
 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?   - James 4:1

Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?

-James 4:1
 Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.   - 1 Corinthians 7:5

Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

-1 Corinthians 7:5
 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.   - Proverbs 26:20

Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.

-Proverbs 26:20
 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only causes harm.   - Psalm 37:8

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only causes harm.

-Psalm 37:8
 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.   - Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.

-Proverbs 10:12
 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.   - Matthew 6:14

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

-Matthew 6:14
 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.   - Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

-Proverbs 16:24
 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.   - Galatians 6:1

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

-Galatians 6:1
 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.   - Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

-Philippians 4:6
 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.   - Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

-Romans 12:21

Famous and Strong Quotes about couple fighting

 The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.   - Ernest Hemingway

The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.

-Ernest Hemingway
 It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.   - Friedrich Nietzsche

It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.

-Friedrich Nietzsche
 For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.   - Virginia Woolf

For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.

-Virginia Woolf
 Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does.   - James Baldwin

Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does.

-James Baldwin
 I don’t mind living in a man’s world, as long as I can be a woman in it. - Marilyn Monroe

I don’t mind living in a man’s world, as long as I can be a woman in it.

-Marilyn Monroe

Healing Hearts in Conflict

Dear Lord,

We come before You as a couple in need of Your grace. In moments of strife and misunderstanding, we find ourselves lost in words that hurt instead of heal. Help us to pause and remember the love that brought us together. Fill our hearts with compassion and understanding, guiding our thoughts towards kindness and patience.

Lord, grant us the wisdom to see each other’s perspectives, even when tempers rise and voices may be raised. Teach us to communicate openly, to listen with intention, and to respond with love. Help us to forgive swiftly and to seek reconciliation, drawing us closer to You and to one another.

May Your peace reign in our hearts, calming the storms that arise between us. Restore our unity and strengthen our bond, reminding us of the vows we made before You. Let our love be a reflection of Your grace, shining bright even in the darkest moments.

In Your holy name, we pray,

Amen.

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