Titus 3:2
To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.
Bible in Basic English
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
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:36You have given me the breastplate of your salvation, and your mercy has made me great.
Proverbs 6:19A false witness, breathing out untrue words, and one who lets loose violent acts among brothers.
Proverbs 25:24It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke on you and become like me, for I am gentle and without pride, and you will have rest for your souls;
1 Corinthians 6:10Or is a thief, or the worse for drink, or makes use of strong language, or takes by force what is not his, will have any part in the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, myself make request to you by the quiet and gentle behaviour of Christ, I who am poor in spirit when with you, but who say what is in my mind to you without fear when I am away from you:
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 →