What Does the Bible Say About Just Reply?

James 1:19 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Matthew 7:12 ESV / 5 helpful votes

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

1 Peter 3:15 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Titus 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

2 Timothy 2:24 ESV / 4 helpful votes

And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,

Colossians 4:6 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Ephesians 4:29 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Proverbs 21:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

Proverbs 15:1 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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

11 Bible Verses about Just Reply

James 1:19 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Matthew 7:12 ESV / 5 helpful votes

1 Peter 3:15 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Titus 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Timothy 2:24 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Colossians 4:6 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ephesians 4:29 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 21:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 15:1 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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James 1:19 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Matthew 7:12 ESV / 5 helpful votes

1 Peter 3:15 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Titus 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Timothy 2:24 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Colossians 4:6 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ephesians 4:29 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 21:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 15:1 ESV / 4 helpful votes