Gentleness
A strength under control that treats others with mildness and consideration. Philippians 4:5 urges, 'Let your gentleness be evident to all.' Galatians 5:23 lists gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit. James 3:17 describes heavenly wisdom as 'first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit.' Paul appeals 'by the humility and gentleness of Christ' (2 Corinthians 10:1) and instructs leaders to correct opponents 'with gentleness' (2 Timothy 2:25). First Peter 3:15 says to defend the faith 'with gentleness and respect.' Jesus described himself as 'gentle and humble in heart' (Matthew 11:29).
Verses about Gentleness
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2 Samuel 18:5
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard wh…
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2 Samuel 22:36
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
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Psalms 18:35
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
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Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are wi…
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2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
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Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
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1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
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2 Timothy 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
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Titus 3:2
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
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James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality,…
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1 Peter 2:18
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.