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

A slanderer will not endure on the earth; calamity will hunt down a violent man and strike him down.

a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

Paul replied, "I did not realize, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, 'You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.'"

thieves, the greedy, drunkards, the verbally abusive, and swindlers will not inherit the kingdom of God.

For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me not what you wish. I am afraid that somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

You must put away every kind of bitterness, anger, wrath, quarreling, and evil, slanderous talk.

Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

Do not speak against one another, brothers and sisters. He who speaks against a fellow believer or judges a fellow believer speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but its judge.

So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.

For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.

So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.

especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,

Yet these men, as a result of their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and insult the glorious ones.

No

A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.

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

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

Gentle

You give me your protective shield; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.

Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.

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

Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) --

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

Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.

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

Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

although we could have imposed our weight as apostles of Christ; instead we became little children among you. Like a nursing mother caring for her own children,

And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.

Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.