Quotes about Gentleness
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
- Galatians 6:1
Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
- Philippians 4:5
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
- Colossians 3:12
not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
- 1 Timothy 3:3
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- 1 Timothy 6:11
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
- 2 Timothy 2:24
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
- 2 Timothy 2:25
to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
- Titus 3:2
He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness.
- Hebrews 5:2
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
- 1 Peter 3:15
Be mild, and cleave to gentle things, thy glory and thy happiness be there.
- William Wordsworth
Glances of true beauty can be seen in the faces of those who live in true meekness.
- Henry David Thoreau