Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Speak

Psalm 140:11
Let not the slanderer become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man.
Proverbs 6:19
a false witness snorting lies, and someone sowing quarrels between brothers.
Acts 23:5
Paul answered, "I didn't realize, brothers, that he is the high priest. After all, it is written, "You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.'"
1 Corinthians 6:10
thieves, greedy people, drunks, slanderers, and robbers will not inherit the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 12:20
I am afraid that I may come and somehow find you not as I want to find you, and that you may find me not as you want to find me. Perhaps there will be quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly conduct.
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, quarreling, and slander be put away from you, along with all hatred.
1 Timothy 3:11
Their wives must also be serious. They must not be gossips, but instead be stable and trustworthy in everything.
James 4:11
Do not criticize each other, brothers. Whoever makes it his habit to criticize his brother or to judge his brother is judging the Law and condemning the Law. But if you condemn the Law, you are not a practicer of the Law but its judge.
1 Peter 2:1
Therefore, rid yourselves of every kind of evil and deception, hypocrisy, jealousy, and every kind of slander.
1 Peter 3:10
"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
1 Peter 4:4
They insult you now because they are surprised that you are no longer joining them in the same excesses of wild living.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.
Jude 1:8
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.

No

Proverbs 19:19
The person who has great anger must pay the consequences, because if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 25:24
It's better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious woman.
1 Timothy 3:3
He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.
2 Timothy 2:24
A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong,

Gentle

2 Samuel 22:36
He has equipped me with the shield that is your salvation, Your gentleness has made me great.
Isaiah 40:11
Like a shepherd, he tends his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms, carries them close to his heart, and gently leads the mother sheep."
Matthew 11:29
Place my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls,
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I myself, Paul, plead with you with the gentleness and kindness of the Messiah I who am humble when I am face to face with you but forceful toward you when I am away!
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if a person is caught doing something wrong, those of you who are spiritual should restore that person gently. Watch out for yourself so that you are not tempted as well.
Ephesians 4:2
demonstrating all expressions of humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another in love.
Philippians 4:5
Let your gracious attitude be known to all people. The Lord is near:
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
1 Thessalonians 2:7
even though as apostles of the Messiah we might have made such demands. Instead, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother tenderly caring for her own children.
2 Timothy 2:24
A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong,
James 1:19
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
James 3:17
However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.

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