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

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

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.