Titus 3:2

to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

Berean Standard Bible

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 the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

3For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 22:36You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me.

Proverbs 6:19a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

Proverbs 25:24Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Matthew 11:29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

1 Corinthians 6:10nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

2 Corinthians 10:1Now 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.

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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