Top 19 Bible Verses About Physical Abuse

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

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work. To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and will execute justice for the needy.

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,

Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

From oppression and violence he redeems their life, and precious is their blood in his sight.

O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, so that man who is of the earth may strike terror no more.

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved. God has called you to peace.

The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.

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.

But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Reespect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,” says the Lord.

Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."