Quarrelling
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Quarrelling, often understood as engaging in heated arguments or disputes, is addressed in various passages throughout the Bible. The Scriptures provide guidance on the nature of quarrelling, its consequences, and the attitudes believers should adopt to avoid such conflicts.

Biblical Perspective on Quarrelling

The Bible frequently warns against quarrelling, emphasizing the importance of peace and unity among believers. Proverbs 17:14 states, "Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out." This verse highlights the potential for quarrelling to escalate into larger conflicts, urging individuals to avoid initiating disputes.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of quarrelling within the church. In 1 Corinthians 1:10 , he appeals to the believers, "I urge you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction." Here, Paul emphasizes the importance of unity and the avoidance of divisions, which often arise from quarrels.

Consequences of Quarrelling

Quarrelling can lead to strife and division, which are detrimental to the community of believers. James 4:1-2 explains, "What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight." This passage identifies the root of quarrelling as selfish desires and warns of the destructive outcomes that can result from such behavior.

Furthermore, quarrelling is often associated with a lack of wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 20:3 advises, "It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel." This proverb suggests that wisdom is demonstrated through the resolution of conflicts rather than engaging in them.

Attitudes to Avoid Quarrelling

The Bible encourages believers to adopt attitudes that promote peace and harmony, thereby avoiding quarrels. In Ephesians 4:2-3 , Paul instructs, "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." These verses highlight the virtues of humility, gentleness, and patience as essential qualities for maintaining unity and preventing quarrels.

Additionally, believers are called to respond to potential conflicts with a spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation. Colossians 3:13 states, "Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." This directive underscores the importance of forgiveness in resolving disputes and fostering a peaceful community.

Conclusion

While the Bible acknowledges the reality of disagreements, it consistently advocates for peace and unity among believers. By adhering to biblical principles and cultivating attitudes of humility, patience, and forgiveness, Christians are encouraged to avoid quarrelling and instead pursue harmonious relationships within the body of Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(vb. n.) of Quarrel.
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Song 16. Against Quarrelling and Fighting.
... Divine Songs Song 16. Against quarrelling and fighting. Against quarrelling and
fighting. 8,6,8,6. Let dogs delight to bark and bite,. For God has made them so: ...
/.../watts/divine and moral songs/song 16 against quarrelling and.htm

Song 16. Against Quarrelling and Fighting.
... Divine Songs For Children. Song 16. Against Quarrelling and Fighting. 1
Let dogs delight to bark and bite, For God has made them ...
/.../watts/divine songs for children/song 16 against quarrelling and.htm

See Here, Academicus, the Folly of Your Quarrelling with the Word ...
... [Way-1-35] See here, Academicus, the folly of your quarrelling with the
word "angelic? See here, Academicus, the folly of your ...
/.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-1-35 see here academicus the.htm

But, Before I Make My Answer to Your Letter, I must Expostulate ...
... We read of Apostles quarrelling, namely Paul and Barnabas who were angry with each
other on account of John whose surname was Mark; those who were united by ...
/.../2 but before i make.htm

If any one Wishes to Hear the Arrangements for My Journey from ...
... But far be it from me to do what I blame you for doing, and in a discussion between
churchmen, to make up a story worthy of the ravings of quarrelling hags. ...
/.../22 if any one wishes.htm

How Anger Should be Repressed.
... out that those give place to anger, who go away from a man in a rage, seem to me
not to cut off but rather to foment the incitement to quarrelling, for unless ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xxvii how anger should.htm

The Myths are not to be Taken Literally.
... 1058] nor that he excluded Eris (discord) from the marriage; nor that Eris on her
part, thus dishonoured, contrived an occasion of quarrelling and discord ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter ii the myths are not.htm

Concerning John of Gichala. Josephus Uses Stratagems against the ...
... those of Tiberias, with the rest of the company, gave him hard names, and threatened
what they would do to him; so both sides left off quarrelling with Josephus ...
/.../chapter 21 concerning john of.htm

The American Experiments, 1734-1762.
... There, in the midst of the quarrelling sects he would plant the lily of peace; there,
where the cause of unity seemed hopeless, he would realize the prayer of ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter xiv the american experiments.htm

Sponsorship
... have been men, and those learned, and thoughtful, and well-meaning men enough, who
have said that the only cure for the world's quarrelling and selfishness was ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/sermons for the times/sermon v sponsorship.htm

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Quarrelling (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vb. n.) of Quarrel. Multi-Version Concordance
Quarrelling (5 Occurrences). Romans 13:13 Living as we do ...
/q/quarrelling.htm - 8k

Quarrels (10 Occurrences)
... puffed up with pride and has no true knowledge, but is crazy over discussions and
controversies about words which give rise to envy, quarrelling, revilings, ill ...
/q/quarrels.htm - 9k

Quarrellings (1 Occurrence)

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Quarreling (17 Occurrences)
... do in broad daylight, let us conduct ourselves becomingly, not indulging in revelry
and drunkenness, nor in lust and debauchery, nor in quarrelling and jealousy ...
/q/quarreling.htm - 11k

Quarrelled (2 Occurrences)

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Neighbour (139 Occurrences)
... Exodus 2:13 And he went out on the second day, and behold, two Hebrew men were
quarrelling; and he said to him that was in the wrong, Why art thou smiting thy ...
/n/neighbour.htm - 34k

Ourselves (129 Occurrences)
... do in broad daylight, let us conduct ourselves becomingly, not indulging in revelry
and drunkenness, nor in lust and debauchery, nor in quarrelling and jealousy ...
/o/ourselves.htm - 38k

Indulging (4 Occurrences)
... do in broad daylight, let us conduct ourselves becomingly, not indulging in revelry
and drunkenness, nor in lust and debauchery, nor in quarrelling and jealousy ...
/i/indulging.htm - 7k

Ill-natured (3 Occurrences)
... puffed up with pride and has no true knowledge, but is crazy over discussions and
controversies about words which give rise to envy, quarrelling, revilings, ill ...
/i/ill-natured.htm - 7k

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Quarrelling (5 Occurrences)

Romans 13:13
Living as we do in broad daylight, let us conduct ourselves becomingly, not indulging in revelry and drunkenness, nor in lust and debauchery, nor in quarrelling and jealousy.
(WEY)

1 Timothy 6:4
he is puffed up with pride and has no true knowledge, but is crazy over discussions and controversies about words which give rise to envy, quarrelling, revilings, ill-natured suspicions,
(WEY)

Exodus 2:13
And he went out on the second day, and behold, two Hebrew men were quarrelling; and he said to him that was in the wrong, Why art thou smiting thy neighbour?
(DBY)

Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is 'as' when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
(ASV)

Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
(ASV)

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