What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) –

Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.

But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.