Titus 3:2

New Century Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:36

You protect me with your saving shield. You have stooped to make me great.

Psalm 140:11

Don’t let liars settle in the land. Let evil quickly hunt down cruel people.

Proverbs 19:19

People with quick tempers will have to pay for it. If you help them out once, you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 25:24

It is better to live in a corner on the roof than inside the house with a quarreling wife.

Proverbs 6:19

a witness who lies, and someone who starts arguments among families.

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.

Matthew 11:29

Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives.

Acts 23:5

Paul said, “Brothers, I did not know this man was the high priest. It is written in the Scriptures, ‘You must not curse a leader of your people.’ ”

1 Corinthians 9:19

I am free and belong to no one. But I make myself a slave to all people to win as many as I can.

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 12:20

I am afraid that when I come, you will not be what I want you to be, and I will not be what you want me to be. I am afraid that among you there may be arguing, jealousy, anger, selfish fighting, evil talk, gossip, pride, and confusion.

Galatians 5:22

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

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if someone in your group does something wrong, you who are spiritual should go to that person and gently help make him right again. But be careful, because you might be tempted to sin, too.

Galatians 6:10

When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.

Ephesians 4:2

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

Ephesians 4:31

Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil.

Philippians 4:5

Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon.

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 3:11

In the same way, women must be respected by others. They must not speak evil of others. They must be self-controlled and trustworthy in everything.

1 Timothy 3:3

He must not drink too much wine or like to fight, but rather be gentle and peaceable, not loving money.

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 4:11

Brothers and sisters, do not tell evil lies about each other. If you speak against your fellow believers or judge them, you are judging and speaking against the law they follow. And when you are judging the law, you are no longer a follower of the law. You have become a judge.

1 Peter 2:1

So then, rid yourselves of all evil, all lying, hypocrisy, jealousy, and evil speech.

1 Peter 3:10

The Scripture says, “A person must do these things to enjoy life and have many happy days. He must not say evil things, and he must not tell lies.

1 Peter 3:8

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

1 Peter 4:4

Nonbelievers think it is strange that you do not do the many wild and wasteful things they do, so they insult you.

2 Peter 2:10

That punishment is especially for those who live by doing the evil things their sinful selves want and who hate authority. These false teachers are bold and do anything they want. They are not afraid to speak against the angels.

Jude 1:10

But these people speak against things they do not understand. And what they do know, by feeling, as dumb animals know things, are the very things that destroy them.

Jude 1:8

It is the same with these people who have entered your group. They are guided by dreams and make themselves filthy with sin. They reject God’s authority and speak against the angels.