2 Timothy 2:24

New Century Version

And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and patient.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:6

So King Joash called for Jehoiada the leading priest and said to him, “Why haven’t you made the Levites bring in from Judah and Jerusalem the tax money that Moses, the Lord’s servant, and the people of Israel used for the Holy Tent?”

Isaiah 40:11

He takes care of his people like a shepherd. He gathers them like lambs in his arms and carries them close to him. He gently leads the mothers of the lambs.

Daniel 6:20

As he came near the den, he was worried. He called out to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Has your God that you always worship been able to save you from the lions?”

Matthew 12:19

He will not argue or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets.

John 6:52

Then the evil people began to argue among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”

Acts 15:2

Paul and Barnabas were against this teaching and argued with them about it. So the church decided to send Paul, Barnabas, and some others to Jerusalem where they could talk more about this with the apostles and elders.

Acts 23:9

So there was a great uproar. Some of the teachers of the law, who were Pharisees, stood up and argued, “We find nothing wrong with this man. Maybe an angel or a spirit did speak to him.”

Acts 7:26

The next day when Moses saw two men of Israel fighting, he tried to make peace between them. He said, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you hurting each other?’

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, am begging you with the gentleness and the kindness of Christ. Some people say that I am easy on you when I am with you and bold when I am away.

2 Corinthians 10:4

We fight with weapons that are different from those the world uses. Our weapons have power from God that can destroy the enemy’s strong places. We destroy people’s arguments

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in every way we show we are servants of God: in accepting many hard things, in troubles, in difficulties, and in great problems.

Galatians 5:22

But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble, gentle, and patient, accepting each other in love.

Deuteronomy 34:5

Then Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in Moab, as the Lord had said.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without complaining or arguing.

Philippians 2:3

When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.

Colossians 3:13

Bear with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

even though as apostles of Christ we could have used our authority over you. But we were very gentle with you, like a mother caring for her little children.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, run away from all those things. Instead, live in the right way, serve God, have faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

Titus 1:1

From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I was sent to help the faith of God’s chosen people and to help them know the truth that shows people how to serve God.

Titus 1:7

As God’s managers, overseers must not be guilty of doing wrong, being selfish, or becoming angry quickly. They must not drink too much wine, like to fight, or try to get rich by cheating others.

Titus 1:9

By holding on to the trustworthy word just as we teach it, overseers can help people by using true teaching, and they can show those who are against the true teaching that they are wrong.

Titus 3:2

to speak no evil about anyone, to live in peace, and to be gentle and polite to all people.

James 1:1

From James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To all of God’s people who are scattered everywhere in the world: Greetings.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.

James 4:2

You want things, but you do not have them. So you are ready to kill and are jealous of other people, but you still cannot get what you want. So you argue and fight. You do not get what you want, because you do not ask God.

Joshua 1:1

After Moses, the servant of the Lord, died, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you should be in agreement, understanding each other, loving each other as family, being kind and humble.

Jude 1:3

Dear friends, I wanted very much to write you about the salvation we all share. But I felt the need to write you about something else: I want to encourage you to fight hard for the faith that was given the holy people of God once and for all time.