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Bible Verses About Gentleness
Find Bible verses about gentleness — curated from 31,000+ verses with emotional and contextual scoring. What Scripture actually says.
What does the Bible say about gentleness?
The Bible addresses gentleness with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
Galatians 6:1
“Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted.”
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James 3:13
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.”
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Philippians 4:5
“Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.”
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2 Timothy 2:25
“in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,”
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Psalms 18:35
“You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand sustains me. Your gentleness has made me great.”
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2 Samuel 22:36
“You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your gentleness has made me great.”
Matthew 11:29
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Isaiah 42:3
“He won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a dimly burning wick. He will faithfully bring justice.”
Matthew 5:5
“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.”
1 Peter 3:4
“but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.”
1 Thessalonians 2:7
“But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.”
Matthew 12:19
“He will not strive, nor shout; neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets.”
Titus 3:2
“to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.”
Isaiah 42:2
“He will not shout, nor raise his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.”
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