15 Bible Verses about Gentleness & Being Gentle

15 Bible Verses about Gentleness & Being Gentle.

15 Inspirational, Motivational, Uplifting & Encouraging Bible Verses, Scriptures, Quotes & Passages about Gentleness & Being Gentle.

What does the Bible say about Gentleness? What does the Bible say about Being Gentle?

Key Bible Verse About Gentleness:
Philippians 4:5, NIV Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Bible Verses About Gentleness:

Gentle Spirit:
Galatians 5:22-23, ESV …the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 4:2, NLT Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

Gentle Words & Gentle Speech:
1 Peter 3:15, NIV But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

Titus 3:2, ESV …speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. More On: Our Behavior ; Being Considerate

1 Peter 3:16, NLT Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.

Philippians 4:5, NIV Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Related: Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me

Colossians 3:12-14, NIV Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. See also: Bible Verses about Acts of Kindness

Psalm 18:35, ESV You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great.

James 3:17, ESV But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

Galatians 6:1, NIV Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

James 1:19-20, NIV My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

Proverbs 15:1, NIV A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 Timothy 2:24-26, NLT A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

Micah 6:8, ESV He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Matthew 11:28-29, NIV Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. (Jesus Speaking)

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