Titus 3:2

They should not speak badly about anyone, and they should not be argumentative. Tell them to show gentleness and kindness to everyone.

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

In Context

1Remind them to follow what rulers tell them to do, and to obey authorities. They should always be ready to do what is good.

3For there was a time when we too were foolish and disobedient. We were deceived and slaves to various desires and pleasures. We lived wicked lives full of jealousy, hateful people hating one another.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 22:36You protect me with the shield of your salvation; your help has made me great.

Proverbs 6:19a false witness that speaks lies, those who caused arguments in families.

Proverbs 25:24It's better to live in a corner of a housetop than to share a whole house with an argumentative wife.

Matthew 11:29Accept my yoke, and learn from me. For I am kind and have a humble heart, and in me you will find the rest you need.

1 Corinthians 6:10thieves, greedy, drunkards, abusers, or cheats, will not inherit the kingdom of God.

2 Corinthians 10:1This is me Paul, personally appealing to you through Christ's kindness and gentleness, the one who is “shy” when I have to face you but who is “bold” when I'm not there.

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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