Titus 3:2

God's Word

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:36

You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your help makes me great.

Psalm 140:11

Do not let slanderers prosper on earth. Let evil hunt down violent people with one blow after another.

Proverbs 19:19

A person who has a hot temper will pay for it. If you rescue him, you will have to do it over and over.

Proverbs 25:24

Better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a home with a quarreling woman.

Proverbs 6:19

a dishonest witness spitting out lies, and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.

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.

Matthew 11:29

Place my yoke  over your shoulders, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for yourselves

Acts 23:5

Paul answered, “Brothers, I didn’t know that he is the chief priest. After all, Scripture says, ‘Don’t speak evil about a ruler of your people.’ ”

1 Corinthians 6:10

or thieves, those who are greedy or drunk, who use abusive language, or who rob people will not inherit God’s kingdom.

1 Corinthians 9:19

Although I’m free from all people, I have made myself a slave for all people to win more of them.

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 12:20

I’m afraid that I may come and find you different from what I want you to be, and that you may find me different from what you want me to be. I’m afraid that there may be rivalry, jealousy, hot tempers, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly conduct.

Galatians 5:22

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

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted.

Galatians 6:10

Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers.

Ephesians 4:2

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

Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of your bitterness, hot tempers, anger, loud quarreling, cursing, and hatred.

Philippians 4:5

Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near.

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 3:11

Their wives must also be of good character. They must not be gossips, but they must control their tempers and be trustworthy in every way.

1 Timothy 3:3

He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but he must be gentle. He must not be quarrelsome or love money.

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 4:11

Brothers and sisters, stop slandering each other. Those who slander and judge other believers slander and judge God’s laws. If you judge God’s teachings, you are no longer following them. Instead, you are judging them.

1 Peter 2:1

So get rid of every kind of evil, every kind of deception, hypocrisy, jealousy, and every kind of slander.

1 Peter 3:10

“People who want to live a full life and enjoy good days must keep their tongues from saying evil things, and their lips from speaking deceitful things.

1 Peter 3:8

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

1 Peter 4:4

Unbelievers insult you now because they are surprised that you no longer join them in the same excesses of wild living.

2 Peter 2:10

This is especially true of those who follow their corrupt nature along the path of impure desires and who despise the Lord’s authority. These false teachers are bold and arrogant. They aren’t afraid to insult the ⌞Lord’s⌟ glory.

Jude 1:10

Whatever these people don’t understand, they insult. Like animals, which are creatures of instinct, they use whatever they know to destroy themselves.

Jude 1:8

Yet, in a similar way, the people who slipped in among you are dreamers. They contaminate their bodies with sin, reject the Lord’s authority, and insult his glory.