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- Bible Verses About Gentleness: 15 Scriptures on a Gentle Spirit and Meek Strength
These verses show gentleness as Spirit fruit, Jesus gentle and humble in heart, and soft answers that turn away wrath.
- 1 Peter 3:15: Always Be Prepared to Give an Answer
1 Peter 3:15 says, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." Read the verse (NIV, KJV), its context, and a plain reading.
- Colossians 3:12: Clothe Yourselves With Compassion and Kindness
Colossians 3:12 says, "Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." Read it (NIV, KJV), what the Greek words mean, its context in Colossians 3, and a plain reading.
- Colossians 3:14 Meaning: Put On Love
Colossians 3:14 meaning: put on love, the bond that holds compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience together.
- Galatians 5:22-23: The Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23 says, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Read it (NIV, KJV), its context, and a plain reading.
- Love and Kindness: What the Bible Says
Discover what Scripture teaches about kindness, the fruit of the Spirit, generosity, gentleness, and loving behavior toward others.
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- 1 Timothy 6:11 — But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Read the article
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 — By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you… Read the article
- Galatians 5:22-23 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Read the article
- Philippians 4:5 — Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Read the article
- 1 Peter 3:15 — But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. Read the article