Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Speak

Psalm 140:11
Do not let slanderers prosper on earth. Let evil hunt down violent people with one blow after another.
Proverbs 6:19
A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brothers.
Acts 23:5
Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.
1 Corinthians 6:10
nor thieves, nor covetous (greedy), nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortionists, will inherit the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 12:20
I am afraid that I may come and find you different from what I want you to be, and that you may find me different from what you want me to be. I fear that there may be rivalry, jealousy, hot tempers, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly conduct.
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and screaming, and abusive speech, be put away (removed) (expiated) from you, along with all malice.
1 Timothy 3:11
Women in like manner must be serious, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
James 4:11
Brothers, do not speak against each other. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
1 Peter 2:1
Put away all badness and all deception, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil talk.
1 Peter 3:10
Whoever would love life and see good days should keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
1 Peter 4:4
They think it strange that you do not run with them in wild and reckless living and they speak evil about you.
2 Peter 2:10
This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.
Jude 1:8
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.

No

Proverbs 19:19
A man of great anger will suffer punishment. Rescue him once and then do it again.
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share the house with a contentious woman.
1 Timothy 3:3
not addicted to wine, not quarrelsome; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;
2 Timothy 2:24
The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.

Gentle

2 Samuel 22:36
O Jehovah you protect me and save me. Your help has made me grow great (multiply).
Isaiah 40:11
He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.
Galatians 5:22
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.
Ephesians 4:2
Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.
Philippians 4:5
Let your gentleness (mildness) (moderation) be known to all men for the Lord is near.
Colossians 3:12
As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience).
1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.
2 Timothy 2:24
The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.
James 1:19
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (yielding), full of mercy and good fruits, without discord (partiality), without hypocrisy.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, brotherly, tenderhearted, and humble.