Bible Verses about

Religious Envy


Matthew 27:18

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

Acts 13:45

But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.

James 3:16

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

Proverbs 3:31

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.

James 4:5

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

Mark 15:10

For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: