Bible verses about Gentleness
Verses about a gentle spirit in words and actions.
You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
Psalms 18:35A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
Isaiah 40:11Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:29Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?
1 Corinthians 4:21Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
2 Corinthians 10:1But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Galatians 5:22gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:23Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
Galatians 6:1with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Ephesians 4:2Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
1 Thessalonians 2:7not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
1 Timothy 3:3But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:11And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
2 Timothy 2:24He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
2 Timothy 2:25to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
Titus 3:2My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
James 1:19for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:20But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
James 3:17but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
1 Peter 3:4But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
1 Peter 3:15