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'Courtesy' in the Bible

‘Now if your fellow countryman becomes poor and his hand falters with you [that is, he has trouble repaying you for something], then you are to help and sustain him, [with courtesy and consideration] like [you would] a stranger or a temporary resident [without property], so that he may live among you.

Verse ConceptsLiberalityethics, socialGenerosity, HumanGenerosity, Used TowardsLove To Others Shown InStrangersPoor PeopleLoving Foreigners

But so that I do not weary you further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing.

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!graciousness

He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],

Verse Conceptsdoctrine, Purpose ofHope, In GodTruthThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleKnowing God's TruthThe Truth Of The GospelThose Against TruthPeople OpposedGod Gives RepentanceElectErrorshunningHope For UnbelieversTruth Not Being In Us

to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone.

Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingGossipInjuryHumilitySlanderPeaceablenessThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAvoid QuarrelsAbusive RelationshipsWork Ethic

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