8264 gentleness
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8200 The character of the believer  »  8264 gentleness

An expression of compassion, seen in God's dealings with the frail and weak, and expected of believers in their dealings with others.

The gentleness of God

In dealing with the wayward

Isaiah 40:1-2; Luke 1:76-79 See also Isaiah 30:18-19; Isaiah 54:8; Isaiah 63:15 God's gentleness is not always evident; Hosea 2:13-15; Romans 2:4 God's gentle dealings are not always appreciated.

In caring for the weak

Isaiah 40:11 See also 1 Kings 19:12

The gentleness of Jesus Christ

Matthew 11:29 See also Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:4-5; Matthew 12:18-21; Isaiah 42:1-3; 2 Corinthians 10:1; Philippians 2:1; Hebrews 5:2

Examples of Jesus Christ's gentleness

Mark 1:40-42; Mark 5:25-34; Mark 10:13-16; John 8:3-11

Gentleness as strength esteemed by God

Proverbs 15:1; James 3:17 See also Proverbs 25:15; Matthew 5:5; 1 Peter 3:1-4

Gentleness as a mark of Christian character

Colossians 3:12 See also Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:1-2; 1 Timothy 6:11

Believers are to reflect God's gentleness in their dealings with people

In correcting the wayward

Galatians 6:1 See also 2 Timothy 2:24-25

In reasoning with unbelievers

1 Peter 3:15-16

In nurturing new believers

See also 1 Thessalonians 2:7

In showing consideration to all

Titus 3:1-2 See also Ephesians 4:32; Philippians 4:5

See also

1030  God, compassion
2015  Christ, compassion
3254  Holy Spirit, fruit of
5765  attitudes to people
5806  compassion
6686  mercy
8255  fruit, spiritual
8276  humility
8291  kindness
8305  meekness
8306  mercifulness
8318  patience



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