Titus 3:2

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Summary

Titus 3:2

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Speak

No

Gentle

Bible References

Speak

Let not the slanderer be established in the land; let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!

a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

And Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"

nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

For I fear that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wish--that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.

Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.

Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.

So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.

For "Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;

With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;

and especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority. Bold and willful, they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones,

Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones.

No

A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.

It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.

not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.

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

Gentle

You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.

He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ--I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!--

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Brothers,if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children.

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

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

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.