2 Timothy 2:24

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A servant of the Lord must not quarrel. Instead, he must be kind to everyone. He must be a good teacher. He must be willing to suffer wrong.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:6

So the king called for the chief priest Jehoiada and asked him, “Why didn’t you require the Levites to bring the contributions from Judah and Jerusalem? The Lord’s servant Moses and the assembly had required Israel to give contributions for the use of the tent containing the words of God’s promise.”

Isaiah 40:11

Like a shepherd he takes care of his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them in his arms. He gently helps the sheep and their lambs.

Daniel 6:20

As he came near the den where Daniel was, the king called to Daniel with anguish in his voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Was God, whom you always worship, able to save you from the lions?”

Matthew 12:19

He will not quarrel or shout, and no one will hear his voice in the streets.

John 6:52

The Jews began to quarrel with each other. They said, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”

Acts 15:2

Paul and Barnabas had a fierce dispute with these men. So Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were sent to Jerusalem to see the apostles and spiritual leaders  about this claim.

Acts 23:9

The shouting became very loud. Some of the experts in Moses’ Teachings were Pharisees who argued their position forcefully. They said, “We don’t find anything wrong with this man. Maybe a spirit or an angel actually spoke to him!”

Acts 7:26

The next day Moses saw two Israelites fighting, and he tried to make peace between them. He said to them, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you treating each other unfairly?’

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, make my appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ. I’m the one who is humble when I’m with you but forceful toward you when I’m not with you.

2 Corinthians 10:4

The weapons we use in our fight are not made by humans. Rather, they are powerful weapons from God. With them we destroy people’s defenses, that is, their arguments

2 Corinthians 6:4

Instead, our lives demonstrate that we are God’s servants. We have endured many things: suffering, distress, anxiety,

Galatians 5:22

But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:2

Be humble and gentle in every way. Be patient with each other and lovingly accept each other.

Deuteronomy 34:5

As the Lord had predicted, the Lord’s servant Moses died in Moab.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without complaining or arguing.

Philippians 2:3

Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves.

Colossians 3:13

Put up with each other, and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

although as apostles of Christ we had the right to do this. Instead, we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Titus 1:1

From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I was sent to lead God’s chosen people to faith and to the knowledge of the truth that leads to a godly life.

Titus 1:7

Because a bishop is a supervisor appointed by God, he must have a good reputation. He must not be a stubborn or irritable person. He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money.

Titus 1:9

He must be devoted to the trustworthy message we teach. Then he can use these accurate teachings to encourage people and correct those who oppose the word.

Titus 3:2

Believers shouldn’t curse anyone or be quarrelsome, but they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone.

James 1:1

From James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To God’s faithful people  who have been scattered. Greetings.

James 3:17

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.

James 4:2

You want what you don’t have, so you commit murder. You’re determined to have things, but you can’t get what you want. You quarrel and fight. You don’t have the things you want, because you don’t pray for them.

Joshua 1:1

After the death of the Lord’s servant Moses, the Lord said to Moses’ assistant Joshua, son of Nun,

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, everyone must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble.

Jude 1:3

Dear friends, I had intended to write to you about the salvation we share. But something has come up. It demands that I write to you and encourage you to continue your fight for the Christian faith that was entrusted to God’s holy people once for all time.