Proverbs 25:15

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¹⁵Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,^(A)
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.^(B)

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Hosea 11:4

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⁴I led them with cords of human kindness,
    with ties of love.^(A)
To them I was like one who lifts
    a little child to the cheek,
    and I bent down to feed^(B) them.^(C)

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Matthew 11:29

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²⁹Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,^(A) for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.^(B)

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2 Corinthians 10:1

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Paul’s Defense of His Ministry

10 By the humility and gentleness^(A) of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul,^(B) who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away!

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Galatians 5:22-23

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²²But the fruit^(A) of the Spirit is love,^(B) joy, peace,^(C) forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³gentleness and self-control.^(D) Against such things there is no law.^(E)