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Titus 3:2
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2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

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Titus 3:2
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2 to slander no one,(A) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

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2 Timothy 2:24-25
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24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

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2 Timothy 2:24-25
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24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.(A) 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,(B)

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1 Timothy 3:3
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3 He must not be a heavy drinker[a] or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money.

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  1. 3:3 Greek must not drink too much wine; similarly in 3:8.
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1 Timothy 3:3
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3 not given to drunkenness,(A) not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome,(B) not a lover of money.(C)

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Ephesians 4:31
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31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.

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Ephesians 4:31
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31 Get rid of(A) all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.(B)

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Ephesians 4:2
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2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

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Ephesians 4:2
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2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another(A) in love.(B)

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James 1:19-20
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Listening and Doing

19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. 20 Human anger[a] does not produce the righteousness[b] God desires.

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  1. 1:20a Greek A man’s anger.
  2. 1:20b Or the justice.
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James 1:19-20
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Listening and Doing

19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger(C) does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

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Colossians 3:12-13
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12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

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Colossians 3:12-13
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12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(A) with compassion, kindness, humility,(B) gentleness and patience.(C) 13 Bear with each other(D) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.(E)

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Galatians 6:1
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We Harvest What We Plant

6 Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer[a] is overcome by some sin, you who are godly[b] should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.

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  1. 6:1a Greek Brothers, if a man.
  2. 6:1b Greek spiritual.
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Galatians 6:1
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Doing Good to All

6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit(A) should restore(B) that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

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Matthew 11:29
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29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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Matthew 11:29
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29 Take 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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1 Peter 3:10
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10 For the Scriptures say,

“If you want to enjoy life
    and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
    and your lips from telling lies.

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1 Peter 3:10
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10 For,

“Whoever would love life
    and see good days
must keep their tongue from evil
    and their lips from deceitful speech.

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1 Peter 3:8
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All Christians

8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters.[a] Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

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  1. 3:8 Greek Show brotherly love.
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1 Peter 3:8
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Suffering for Doing Good

8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded,(A) be sympathetic, love one another,(B) be compassionate and humble.(C)

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1 Peter 2:17-18
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17 Respect everyone, and love the family of believers.[a] Fear God, and respect the king.

Slaves

18 You who are slaves must submit to your masters with all respect.[b] Do what they tell you—not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are cruel.

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  1. 2:17 Greek love the brotherhood.
  2. 2:18 Or because you fear God; Greek reads in all fear.
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1 Peter 2:17-18
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17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(A) fear God, honor the emperor.(B)

18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters,(C) not only to those who are good and considerate,(D) but also to those who are harsh.

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1 Peter 2:1
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2 So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.

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1 Peter 2:1
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2 Therefore, rid yourselves(A) of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander(B) of every kind.

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