102 Bible verses for reconciliation in the family

And be kind and merciful to one another, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.

Support one another, and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive one another. For just as the Lord has forgiven you, so also must you do.

If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men.

A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

And, brothers, if a man has been overtaken by any offense, you who are spiritual should instruct someone like this with a spirit of leniency, considering that you yourselves might also be tempted.

For you have been called to this because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in his footsteps.He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.And when evil was spoken against him, he did not speak evil. When he suffered, he did not threaten. Then he handed himself over to him who judged him unjustly.

And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.

so that there might be no schism in the body, but instead the parts themselves might take care of one another.

It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred.

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church and handed himself over for her,

And let us be considerate of one another, so as to prompt ourselves to charity and to good works,

And places that have been desolate for ages will be built up by you. You will raise a foundation for generation after generation. And you will be called the repairer of hedges, who turns the roadways into quiet places.

Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.

Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.

Will not Zion say that this man and that man were born in her? And the Most High himself has founded her.

But to those who have been joined in matrimony, it is not I who commands you, but the Lord: a wife is not to separate from her husband.But if she has separated from him, she must remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband should not divorce his wife.

I will reveal to you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires from you, and how to act with judgment, and to love mercy, and to walk carefully with your God.

Be attentive to yourselves. If your brother has sinned against you, correct him. And if he has repented, forgive him.According to these things, so shall it be in the day when the Son of man will be revealed.In that hour, whoever will be on the rooftop, with his goods in the house, let him not descend to take them. And whoever will be in the field, similarly, let him not turn back.Remember Lot's wife.Whoever has sought to save his life, will lose it; and whoever has lost it, will bring it back to life.I say to you, in that night, there will be two in one bed. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind.Two will be at the grindstone together. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind. Two will be in the field. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind."Responding, they said to him, "Where, Lord?"And he said to them, "Wherever the body will be, in that place also, the eagles shall be gathered together."And if he has sinned against you seven times a day, and seven times a day has turned back to you, saying, 'I am sorry,' then forgive him."

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be saved. For the unremitting prayer of a just person prevails over many things.

I give you a new commandment: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, so also must you love one another.By this, all shall recognize that you are my disciples: if you will have love for one another."

And then approach and accuse me, says the Lord. Then, if your sins are like scarlet, they shall be made white like snow; and if they are red like vermillion, they shall become white like wool.

Let no evil words proceed from your mouth, but only what is good, toward the edification of faith, so as to bestow grace upon those who listen.

Therefore, we should no longer judge one another. Instead, judge this to a greater extent: that you should not place an obstacle before your brother, nor lead him astray.

But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate. And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.

This I command you: that you love one another.

And he said to me: "My grace is sufficient for you. For virtue is perfected in weakness." And so, willingly shall I glory in my weaknesses, so that the virtue of Christ may live within me.

Therefore, all things whatsoever that you wish that men would do to you, do so also to them. For this is the law and the prophets.

The Lord your God is the strength in your midst; he will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness. In his love, he will be silent. He will exult over you with praise.

Careful words are a honeycomb: sweet to the soul and healthful to the bones.

For this reason, a man shall leave behind his father and mother, and he shall cling to his wife; and the two shall be as one flesh.

May fraternal charity remain in you.

Concerning the rest, brothers, be strengthened in the Lord, by the power of his virtue.

You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy,For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.

Preserve your heart with all watchfulness, for life proceeds from this.

For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,

For this is said by the Most High, the Sublime One, who dwells in eternity. And his name is Holy, for he dwells in the exalted and holy place, and he acts with a restrained and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

She has opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue.

And do everything without murmuring or hesitation.So may you be without blame, simple sons of God, without reproof, in the midst of a depraved and perverse nation, among whom you shine like lights in the world,

The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.

And he will go before him with the spirit and power of Elijah, so that he may turn the hearts of the fathers to the sons, and the incredulous to the prudence of the just, so as to prepare for the Lord a completed people."

As to the rest, brothers, rejoice, be perfect, be encouraged, have the same mind, have peace. And so the God of peace and love will be with you.

And finally, may you all be of one mind: compassionate, loving brotherhood, merciful, meek, humble,

Like a neighbor, and like our brother, so did I please; like one mourning and contrite, so was I humbled.

For this reason, accept one another, just as Christ also has accepted you, in the honor of God.

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.

Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just.Concerning the rest, brothers, be strengthened in the Lord, by the power of his virtue.Be clothed in the armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the treachery of the devil.For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the directors of this world of darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in high places.Because of this, take up the armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand the evil day and remain perfect in all things.Therefore, stand firm, having been girded about your waist with truth, and having been clothed with the breastplate of justice,and having feet which have been shod by the preparation of the Gospel of peace.In all things, take up the shield of faith, with which you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one.And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God).Through every kind of prayer and supplication, pray at all times in spirit, and so be vigilant with every kind of earnest supplication, for all the saints,and also for me, so that words may be given to me, as I open my mouth with faith to make known the mystery of the Gospel,Honor your father and your mother. This is the first commandment with a promise:in such a manner that I may dare to speak exactly as I ought to speak. For I act as an ambassador in chains for the Gospel.Now, so that you also may know the things that concern me and what I am doing, Tychicus, a most beloved brother and a faithful minister in the Lord, will make known everything to you.I have sent him to you for this very reason, so that you may know the things that concern us, and so that he may console your hearts.Peace to the brothers, and charity with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.May grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ, unto incorruption. Amen.so that it may be well with you, and so that you may have a long life upon the earth.And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but educate them with the discipline and correction of the Lord.

My son, preserve the precepts of your father, and do not dismiss the law of your mother.Bind them to your heart unceasingly, and encircle them around your throat.When you walk, let them keep step with you. When you sleep, let them guard you. And when you keep watch, speak with them.

Children, obey your parents in all things. For this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

But if anyone has no concern for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and he is worse than an unbeliever.

You devised evil against me. But God turned it into good, so that he might exalt me, just as you presently discern, and so that he might bring about the salvation of many peoples.

But the fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, forbearance,meekness, faith, modesty, abstinence, chastity. There is no law against such things.

Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself.For he was brought close even to death, for the sake of the work of Christ, handing over his own life, so that he might fulfill what was lacking from you concerning my service.Let each of you not consider anything to be your own, but rather to belong to others.

Therefore, if you offer your gift at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you,leave your gift there, before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to your brother, and then you may approach and offer your gift.

And so, let us pursue the things that are of peace, and let us keep to the things that are for the edification of one another.

My little sons, let us not love in words only, but in works and in truth.

A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.

So may the God of patience and solace grant you to be of one mind toward one another, in accord with Jesus Christ,

But within the wisdom that is from above, certainly, chastity is first, and next peacefulness, meekness, openness, consenting to what is good, a plenitude of mercy and good fruits, not judging, without falseness.And so the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those who make peace.

And so, I beg you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that every one of you speak in the same way, and that there be no schisms among you. So may you become perfect, with the same mind and with the same judgment.

Honor is for the man who separates himself from contentions. But all the foolish meddle in altercations.

Be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.

And rising up, he went to his father. But while he was still at a distance, his father saw him, and he was moved with compassion, and running to him, he fell upon his neck and kissed him.

And so Esau ran to meet his brother, and he embraced him. And drawing him by his neck and kissing him, he wept.

I ask Euodia, and I beg Syntyche, to have the same understanding in the Lord.

Thus says the Lord of hosts, saying: Judge with true judgment, and act with mercy and compassion, each and every one with his brother.

Therefore, be merciful, just as your Father is also merciful.

And Joseph kissed all his brothers, and he cried over each one. After this, they were emboldened to speak to him.

You should owe nothing to anyone, except so as to love one another. For whoever loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

Therefore, clothe yourselves like the elect of God: holy and beloved, with hearts of mercy, kindness, humility, modesty, and patience.

See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with all.

Most beloved, let us love one another. For love is of God. And everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

But God demonstrates his love for us in that, while we were yet sinners, at the proper time,

This is my precept: that you love one another, just as I have loved you.

When the ways of man will please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

Instead, acting according to truth in charity, we should increase in everything, in him who is the head, Christ himself.

Let love be without falseness: hating evil, clinging to what is good,

We know the love of God in this way: because he laid down his life for us. And so, we must lay down our lives for our brothers.

Whoever follows justice and mercy shall discover life, justice, and glory.

And so, now they are not two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no man separate."

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Therefore, Abram said to Lot: "I ask you, let there be no quarrel between me and you, and between my shepherds and your shepherds. For we are brothers.

But all is of God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.For certainly God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not charging them with their sins. And he has placed in us the Word of reconciliation.

For he is our peace. He made the two into one, by dissolving the intermediate wall of separation, of opposition, by his flesh,

A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.

complete my joy by having the same understanding, holding to the same charity, being of one mind, with the same sentiment.

Then Peter, drawing near to him, said: "Lord, how many times shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Even seven times?"Jesus said to him: "I do not say to you, even seven times, but even seventy times seven times.

Pursue peace with everyone. Pursue sanctity, without which no one shall see God.

Therefore, let us love God, for God first loved us.The Spirit of God may be known in this way. Every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ has arrived in the flesh is of God;If anyone says that he loves God, but hates his brother, then he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother, whom he does see, in what way can he love God, whom he does not see?And this is the commandment that we have from God, that he who loves God must also love his brother.

Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.

Be anxious to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the bonds of peace.

But I, like a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, have hoped in the mercy of God unto eternity, and forever and ever.

You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.

Charity is patient, is kind. Charity does not envy, does not act wrongly, is not inflated.Charity is not ambitious, does not seek for itself, is not provoked to anger, devises no evil.

A brother who is helped by a brother is like a reinforced city, and judgments are like the bars of cities.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just.Concerning the rest, brothers, be strengthened in the Lord, by the power of his virtue.Be clothed in the armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the treachery of the devil.For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the directors of this world of darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in high places.Because of this, take up the armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand the evil day and remain perfect in all things.Therefore, stand firm, having been girded about your waist with truth, and having been clothed with the breastplate of justice,and having feet which have been shod by the preparation of the Gospel of peace.In all things, take up the shield of faith, with which you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one.And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God).Through every kind of prayer and supplication, pray at all times in spirit, and so be vigilant with every kind of earnest supplication, for all the saints,and also for me, so that words may be given to me, as I open my mouth with faith to make known the mystery of the Gospel,Honor your father and your mother. This is the first commandment with a promise:in such a manner that I may dare to speak exactly as I ought to speak. For I act as an ambassador in chains for the Gospel.Now, so that you also may know the things that concern me and what I am doing, Tychicus, a most beloved brother and a faithful minister in the Lord, will make known everything to you.I have sent him to you for this very reason, so that you may know the things that concern us, and so that he may console your hearts.Peace to the brothers, and charity with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.May grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ, unto incorruption. Amen.so that it may be well with you, and so that you may have a long life upon the earth.

But, before all things, have a constant mutual charity among yourselves. For love covers a multitude of sins.

Therefore, having been justified by faith, let us be at peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

For if you will forgive men their sins, your heavenly Father also will forgive you your offenses.But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your sins.