Titus 3:2

to slander no man, to be noncontentious, meek, showing all mildness to all men.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

In Context

1Remind them to be submissive to principle offices and positions of authority, to be obedient, to be prepared for every good work,

3For we also were formerly foolish, disobedient, being led astray, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in evil and envy, hateful, hating each other.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 22:36Thou have also given me the shield of thy salvation, and thy gentleness has made me great.

Proverbs 6:19a FALSE witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.

Proverbs 25:24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye will find rest for your souls.

1 Corinthians 6:10nor greedy men, nor thieves, nor drunkards, nor the slanderous, nor the predatory will inherit the kingdom of God.

2 Corinthians 10:1Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who indeed am lowly in presence among you, but am bold toward you when absent.

Matthew Henry on Titus 3:2-9

Exhortations to Several Duties; Characteristics of an Unrenewed State; The Import and Origin of Salvation; Regeneration; Justification. ( a. d. 66.) 1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one… Read the whole commentary →

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