BIBLICAL CONCEPT: Gentle

1) Vocabulary: praus - "gentle, meek, kind, benevolent."

2) Matthew 21:5; Gentle is an attitude of the Messiah.  Compare
    Zechariah 9:9.

3) Matthew 11:29; We need to learn from the gentle Jesus.  See also
    James 1:21 and 3:13.

4) Galatians 5:23; Gentleness is so important, it is a fruit of the Spirit for
    application toward others.  See also Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:12; 1
    Timothy 6:11; 1 Peter 3:4 and Galatians 6:1.

5) 2 Timothy 2:25; Gentleness is a special technique for correcting
    unbelievers.  Compare Titus 3:2 and 1 Peter 3:15.

6) 1 Corinthians 4:21; Toward arrogant Believers, the rod balances
    gentleness.  Also 2 Corinthians 10:1.

7) Matthew 5:5; Application of gentleness results in blessing.

8) Gentle (translated “humility” in the NASB) in Old Testament Wisdom
    Literature: Proverbs 15:33; 16:19; 18:12 and 22:4.

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