But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children. So, loving you tenderly, we were ready to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but our own souls also, because ye were dear to us.

fruit of the Spirit » Gentleness

Matthew 11:29-30

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest to your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children. Verse Concepts

Gentleness » General references to

James 3:17

2 Timothy 2:24

1 Timothy 3:3

Not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain, but gentle, patient, not loving money; Verse Concepts

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children. Verse Concepts

Titus 3:2

To speak evil of no man, not to be quarrelsome, to be gentle, shewing all meekness toward all men. Verse Concepts

Gentleness » Of God » Of paul

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children. Verse Concepts

Meekness » Exemplified

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children. Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 4:12

1 Samuel 30:6

Verse Concepts

2 Samuel 16:9-12

Meekness » Instances of » Paul

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge? Verse Concepts

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children. Verse Concepts

Acts 21:20-26

And having heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of believing Jews there are, and they are all zealous for the law. But they have been informed concerning thee, that thou teachest the Jews who are among the Gentiles, to apostatize from Moses, telling them, not to circumcise their children, nor to walk after the customs. What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together; for they will hear that thou art come. read more.
Therefore do this that we say to thee: there are with us four men, who have a vow on them: Take them and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all will know, that there is nothing of those things which they have heard of thee; but that thou thyself walkest orderly, keeping the law. As touching the Gentiles that believe, we have written and determined, that they should observe no such thing; save only that they keep themselves from what is offered to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication. Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them, entered into the temple, declaring the accomplishment of the days of purification, till the offering should be offered for every one of them.

Ministers » Should be » Gentle

2 Timothy 2:24

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children. Verse Concepts

Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel

1 Thessalonians 2:3-7

For our exhortation is not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile. But as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness: God is witness: read more.
Nor sought we glory of men, neither from you, nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the Apostles of Christ. But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children.