2 Timothy 2:24

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For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:6

And the king summoned Jehoiada, the leader, and he said to him: "Why was there no concern with you, so that you would compel the Levites to bring, from Judah and from Jerusalem, the money that was appointed by Moses, the servant of the Lord, so as to bring it, from the entire multitude of Israel, to the tabernacle of the testimony?

Isaiah 40:11

He will pasture his flock like a shepherd. He will gather together the lambs with his arm, and he will lift them up to his bosom, and he himself will carry the very young.

Daniel 6:20

And coming near to the den, he cried out with a tearful voice to Daniel and spoke to him. "Daniel, servant of the living God, your God, whom you serve always, do you believe he has prevailed to free you from the lions?"

Matthew 12:19

He shall not contend, nor cry out, neither shall anyone hear his voice in the streets.

John 6:52

If anyone eats from this bread, he shall live in eternity. And the bread that I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world."

Acts 15:2

Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas made no small uprising against them, they decided that Paul and Barnabas, and some from the opposing side, should go up to the Apostles and priests in Jerusalem concerning this question.

Acts 23:9

Then there occurred a great clamor. And some of the Pharisees, rising up, were fighting, saying: "We find nothing evil in this man. What if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel?"

Acts 7:26

So truly, on the following day, he appeared before those who were arguing, and he would have reconciled them in peace, saying, 'Men, you are brothers. So why would you harm one another?'

2 Corinthians 10:1

But I myself, Paul, am begging you, through the meekness and modesty of Christ. I am certainly, by appearances, lowly among you, yet I have confidence in you, even while I am absent.

2 Corinthians 10:4

For the weapons of our battles are not carnal, yet still they are powerful with God, unto the destruction of fortifications: tearing down every counsel

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress;

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, forbearance,

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and meekness, with patience, supporting one another in charity.

Deuteronomy 34:5

And Moses, the servant of the Lord, died in that place, in the land of Moab, by order of the Lord.

Philippians 2:14

And do everything without murmuring or hesitation.

Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself.

Colossians 3:13

Support one another, and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive one another. For just as the Lord has forgiven you, so also must you do.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

And although we could have been a burden to you, as Apostles of Christ, instead we became like little ones in your midst, like a nurse cherishing her children.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, flee from these things, and truly pursue justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, meekness.

Titus 1:1

Paul, a servant of God and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, in accord with the faith of God's elect and in acknowledgment of the truth which is accompanied by piety,

Titus 1:7

And a bishop, as a steward of God, must be without offense: not arrogant, not short-tempered, not a drunkard, not violent, not desiring tainted profit,

Titus 1:9

embracing faithful speech which is in agreement with doctrine, so that he may be able to exhort in sound doctrine and to argue against those who contradict.

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no one, not to be litigious, but to be reserved, displaying all meekness toward all men.

James 1:1

James, servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes of the dispersion, greetings.

James 3:17

But within the wisdom that is from above, certainly, chastity is first, and next peacefulness, meekness, openness, consenting to what is good, a plenitude of mercy and good fruits, not judging, without falseness.

James 4:2

You desire, and you do not have. You envy and you kill, and you are unable to obtain. You argue and you fight, and you do not have, because you do not ask.

Joshua 1:1

And after the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord, it happened that the Lord spoke to Joshua, the son of Nun, the minister of Moses, and he said to him:

1 Peter 3:8

And finally, may you all be of one mind: compassionate, loving brotherhood, merciful, meek, humble,

Jude 1:3

Most beloved, taking all care to write to you about your common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you in order to beg you to contend earnestly for the faith that was handed down once to the saints.