Titus 3:2

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Speak evil of no one, avoid quarrels, be gentle, and show perfect courtesy to everyone.

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  • 2 Tim 2:24-25 : 24 And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient when wronged. 25 Gently instruct those who oppose you, in the hope that God might grant them repentance, leading them to a knowledge of the truth.
  • 1 Tim 3:3 : 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money.
  • Eph 4:31 : 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, shouting, and slander be removed from you, along with all malice.
  • Eph 4:2 : 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
  • Gal 6:1 : 1 Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit. Watch yourself, so that you too might not be tempted.
  • Matt 11:29 : 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  • Col 3:12-13 : 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and forgive one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord forgave you, so also you must forgive.
  • Jas 1:19-20 : 19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. 20 For human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
  • Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere.
  • Jas 4:11 : 11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.
  • 1 Pet 2:1 : 1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and every kind of slander.
  • 1 Pet 2:17-18 : 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. 18 Servants, submit yourselves with all respect to your masters, not only to those who are good and gentle but also to those who are harsh.
  • 1 Pet 3:8 : 8 Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another as brothers and sisters, be tenderhearted and humble.
  • 1 Pet 3:10 : 10 For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
  • 1 Tim 3:11 : 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded and faithful in all things.
  • 1 Thess 5:14-15 : 14 Now we urge you, brothers, admonish those who are idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 15 See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.
  • Gal 6:10 : 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
  • Prov 25:24 : 24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a contentious wife.
  • Gal 5:22 : 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
  • Phil 4:5 : 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
  • Isa 40:11 : 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.
  • Acts 23:5 : 5 Paul replied, 'I did not realize, brothers, that he is the high priest; for it is written: “You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.”'
  • 1 Cor 6:10 : 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
  • 1 Cor 9:19 : 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to everyone, so that I might win more of them.
  • 2 Cor 10:1 : 1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who is humble when present among you but bold when absent.
  • 2 Cor 12:20 : 20 For I fear that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be strife, jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
  • 2 Sam 22:36 : 36 You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your humility has made me great.
  • Ps 140:11 : 11 May burning coals fall upon them; may they be thrown into the fire, into deep pits, never to rise again.
  • Prov 6:19 : 19 a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.
  • 1 Thess 2:7 : 7 Although we could have asserted our authority as apostles of Christ, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her own children.
  • 1 Pet 4:4 : 4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.
  • 2 Pet 2:10 : 10 especially those who follow the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. They are bold and arrogant, and they are unafraid to slander celestial beings.
  • Jude 1:8 : 8 In the same way, these people also, relying on their dreams, defile their flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme glorious beings.
  • Jude 1:10 : 10 These people speak abusively about what they do not understand, and what they do understand by instinct—like unreasoning animals—these are the very things that destroy them.
  • Prov 19:19 : 19 A person with great anger must bear the penalty; if you rescue them, you will have to do it again.

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  • 2 Tim 2:24-25
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    24And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient when wronged.

    25Gently instruct those who oppose you, in the hope that God might grant them repentance, leading them to a knowledge of the truth.

  • Titus 2:7-10
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    7In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

    8Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

    9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

    10They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

  • Titus 3:1
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    1Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, and to be ready for every good work.

  • 1 Tim 3:3
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    3not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money.

  • Titus 3:3
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    3For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

  • 1 Pet 3:8-10
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    8Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another as brothers and sisters, be tenderhearted and humble.

    9Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, give a blessing, because to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.

    10For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

  • 1 Thess 5:14-15
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    14Now we urge you, brothers, admonish those who are idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

    15See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.

  • Eph 4:2
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    2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

  • Eph 4:31
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    31Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, shouting, and slander be removed from you, along with all malice.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • Rom 12:17-18
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    17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

    18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

  • 1 Pet 2:1
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    1Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and every kind of slander.

  • 1 Pet 3:15-16
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    15But honor the Lord as holy in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

    16Yet do so with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are maligned, those who accuse your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

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    3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

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    17But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere.

  • Prov 3:30
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    30Do not accuse anyone for no reason, when they have done you no harm.

  • Gal 5:23
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    23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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    12Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

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    13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom.

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    7For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless—not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

    8But he must be hospitable, a lover of what is good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

  • Col 3:8
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    8But now you must put away all these: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.

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    32Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God.

  • Rom 14:16
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    16Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

  • Col 3:12-13
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    12Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

    13Bear with one another and forgive one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord forgave you, so also you must forgive.

  • Titus 2:2
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    2Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.

  • Ps 15:3
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    3Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to his neighbor, and does not bring disgrace upon a relative.

  • 1 Pet 2:15
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    15For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.

  • 1 Pet 4:15
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    15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

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    15Speak these things, encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

  • 2 Thess 3:15
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    15Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as a brother or sister.

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    14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

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    2For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to also control his whole body.

  • Phil 2:14-15
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    14Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverted generation. Among them, you shine as lights in the world,

  • Rom 15:2
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    2Each of us should please our neighbor for their good, to build them up.

  • Jas 4:11
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    11Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.

  • 2 Cor 10:1
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    1Now I, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who is humble when present among you but bold when absent.

  • Eph 4:29
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    29No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

  • 1 Tim 2:2
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    2for kings and all those in authority, so that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.