Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. New Living Translation They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone. English Standard Version to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. Berean Standard Bible to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. Berean Literal Bible to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. King James Bible To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. New King James Version to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. New American Standard Bible to slander no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing every consideration for all people. NASB 1995 to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. NASB 1977 to malign no one, to be uncontentious, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. Legacy Standard Bible to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate, demonstrating all gentleness to all men. Amplified Bible to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone. Christian Standard Bible to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people. Holman Christian Standard Bible to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people. American Standard Version to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And not to insult any person, neither to be contending, but they should be humble and show their sweetness in all things to all people. Contemporary English Version and not say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone. Douay-Rheims Bible To speak evil of no man, not to be litigious, but gentle: shewing all mildness towards all men. English Revised Version to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, shewing all meekness toward all men. GOD'S WORD® Translation Believers shouldn't curse anyone or be quarrelsome, but they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone. Good News Translation Tell them not to speak evil of anyone, but to be peaceful and friendly, and always to show a gentle attitude toward everyone. International Standard Version They are not to insult anyone or be argumentative. Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone. Literal Standard Version to speak evil of no one, not to be quarrelsome—gentle, showing all meekness to all men, Majority Standard Bible to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. New American Bible They are to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate, exercising all graciousness toward everyone. NET Bible They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people. New Revised Standard Version to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone. New Heart English Bible to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing courtesy to all people. Webster's Bible Translation To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness to all men. Weymouth New Testament not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men. World English Bible to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. Young's Literal Translation of no one to speak evil, not to be quarrelsome -- gentle, showing all meekness to all men, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Obedience to Authorities1Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, 2to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. 3For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.… Cross References 1 Timothy 3:3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. 2 Timothy 2:25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. 1 Peter 2:18 Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable. Treasury of Scripture To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness to all men. speak. Psalm 140:11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. Proverbs 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Acts 23:5 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. no. Proverbs 19:19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. Proverbs 25:24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. 1 Timothy 3:3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; gentle. 2 Samuel 22:36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. all men. 1 Corinthians 9:19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. 1 Thessalonians 5:14,15 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men… Jump to Previous Avoid Brawlers Considerate Constantly Contentious Evil Fighters Forgiving Gentle Humility Malign Manifest Meekness Others Peaceable Perfect Quarreling Shewing Show Showing Slander Speak Spirit Towards True. YieldJump to Next Avoid Brawlers Considerate Constantly Contentious Evil Fighters Forgiving Gentle Humility Malign Manifest Meekness Others Peaceable Perfect Quarreling Shewing Show Showing Slander Speak Spirit Towards True. YieldTitus 3 1. Titus is further directed by Paul concerning the things that he should teach and not teach.10. He is to reject obstinate heretics. 12. Paul appoints him time and place wherein he should come unto him. (2) To speak evil of no man.--These commands of St. Paul to the Church of Crete breathe throughout the spirit of Christ, who "when He was reviled, reviled not again;" who said "Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you." The Christian in the days of St. Paul, and for "many days" after St. Paul had borne that gallant witness of his outside the gates of Rome, would indeed often be called in sad earnestness to put in practice these charges of the Apostle. In days of persecution, in times of suspicion, when the Christian profession exposed men to hatred and to sore danger, when all men spoke evil of them, these words of St. Paul were remembered and acted upon, and not only in Crete. To be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.--Or better, not contentious, but, &c. These characteristics were not common virtues in Crete, then the resort and mart of so many different nationalities. Its singular situation in the Mediterranean, midway between Europe, Africa, and Asia, has been noticed, as have been the dispositions and vices of the inhabitants. Surely, St. Paul urges, the professed followers of the Crucified among the Cretans should aim at a nobler standard of life than was common among these rough and often selfish traders. These things charged here by St. Paul were new virtues to men. They are held up to admiration by no heathen moralists. The meekness signifies kindly forbearance. This Christian feeling, which looks lovingly on all sorts and conditions of men, on the stranger and the outcast, even on the vilest sinner, is especially enjoined here. It is the same sweet spirit of love which desires, in 1Timothy 2:1, that prayer and supplication be made in the public Christian assembly for all men. Verse 2. - Not to be contentious for to be no brawlers, A.V.; to be for but, A.V.; toward for unto, A.V. To speak evil of no man (μηδένα βλασφημεῖν). Probably especially pointed in the first place at a natural tendency of oppressed Christians to speak evil of their rulers (2 Peter 2:10; Jude 1:10), but extended into a general precept which might be especially needful for the rough and turbulent Cretans. Not to be contentious (ἀμάχους εἴναι); as 1 Timothy 3:3, note. To be gentle (ἐπιεικεῖς); coupled, as here, with ἀμάχους in 1 Timothy 3:3. Showing (ἐνδεικνυμένους); a word of frequent occurrence in St. Paul's vocabulary (Romans 2:15; Romans 9:17.22; Ephesians 2:7, etc.; see above, Titus 2:10, note). Meekness (πραότητα); another Pauline word (1 Corinthians 4:21; 2 Corinthians 10:1; Galatians 5:23, etc.; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:25). The precept is given its widest extension by the double addition of "all" and "to all men." The roughness, or want of courtesy, of others is no excuse for the want of meekness in those who are the disciples of him who was meek and lowly in heart (Matthew 11:29). All men, whatever their station, the highest or the lowest, are to receive meek and gentle treatment from the Christian.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek to malignβλασφημεῖν (blasphēmein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 987: From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously. no one, μηδένα (mēdena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3367: No one, none, nothing. [and] to be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. peaceable ἀμάχους (amachous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 269: Peaceable, abstaining from fighting, not contentious. Peaceable. [and] gentle, ἐπιεικεῖς (epieikeis) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1933: Gentle, mild, forbearing, fair, reasonable, moderate. From epi and eiko; appropriate, i.e. mild. showing ἐνδεικνυμένους (endeiknymenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1731: To show forth, prove. From en and deiknuo; to indicate. full πᾶσαν (pasan) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. consideration πραΰτητα (prautēta) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4240: Mildness, gentleness. From praus; mildness, i.e. humility. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. everyone. πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 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