Hi! In had a productive realization about myself today. I realized that I need to be much more gentle with people than I've been. And the Bible says "Pray unceasingly" (Darby Bible Version), so now I am praying for myself. I am praying that God will help me become a more gentle person. I was curious what the Bible has to say about gentleness, so I did a search for the word gentle throughout the Bible. I want to share it with you. This is the link I used: http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/r/rsv/rsv-idx?type=simple&format=Long&q1=gentle&restrict=All&size=First+100
The main link to the website is http://quod.lib.umich.edu/r/rsv/ (in case you're interested)
Bible, Revised Standard Version
28 matches.
Deut.32
[2] May my teaching drop as the rain,
my speech distil as the dew,
as the gentle rain upon the tender grass,
and as the showers upon the herb.
Prov.15
[4] A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Jer.11
[19] But I was like a gentle lamb
led to the slaughter.
I did not know it was against me
they devised schemes, saying,
"Let us destroy the tree with its fruit,
let us cut him off from the land of the living,
that his name be remembered no more."
1Esdr.3
[18] "Gentlemen, how is wine the strongest? It leads astray the minds of all who drink it.
[24] Gentlemen, is not wine the strongest, since it forces men to do these things?" When he had said this, he stopped speaking.
1Esdr.4
[2] "Gentlemen, are not men strongest, who rule over land and sea and all that is in them?
[12] Gentlemen, why is not the king the strongest, since he is to be obeyed in this fashion?" And he stopped speaking.
[14] Gentlemen, is not the king great, and are not men many, and is not wine strong? Who then is their master, or who is their lord? Is it not women?
[32] Gentlemen, why are not women strong, since they do such things?"
[34] "Gentlemen, are not women strong? The earth is vast, and heaven is high, and the sun is swift in its course, for it makes the circuit of the heavens and returns to its place in one day.
AddEsth.15
[8] Then God changed the spirit of the king to gentleness, and in alarm he sprang from his throne and took her in his arms until she came to herself. And he comforted her with soothing words, and said to her,
Wis.2
[19] Let us test him with insult and torture,
that we may find out how gentle he is,
and make trial of his forbearance.
Wis.18
[14] For while gentle silence enveloped all things,
and night in its swift course was now half gone,
2Mac.15
[12] What he saw was this: Onias, who had been high priest, a noble and good man, of modest bearing and gentle manner, one who spoke fittingly and had been trained from childhood in all that belongs to excellence, was praying with outstretched hands for the whole body of the Jews.
Matt.11
[29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
1Cor.4
[21] What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?
2Cor.10
[1] I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ -- I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold to you when I am away! --
Gal.5
[23] gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law.
Gal.6
[1] Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted.
1Thes.2
[7] But we were gentle among you, like a nurse taking care of her children.
1Tim.3
[3] no drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and no lover of money.
1Tim.6
[11] But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
2Tim.2
[25] correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth,
Tit.3
[2] to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all men.
Jas.3
[17] But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or insincerity.
1Pet.2
[18] Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to the kind and gentle but also to the overbearing.
1Pet.3
[4] but let it be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.
[15] but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence;
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