Meekness
92 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
37 sections
- A Characteristic of Wisdom
- A Fruit of the Spirit
- Abraham
- Blessedness of
- Christ Set an Example of
- David
- General Scriptures Concerning
- Gideon
- Hannah
- His Teaching
- Isaac
- Job
- Ministers should Follow After
- Ministers should Instruct Opposers With
- Ministers should Urge, on Their People
- Moses
- Necessary to a Christian Walk
- Paul
- Precious in the Sight of God
- Saints should Answer for Their Hope With
- Saints should Exhibit, in Conduct
- Saints should Put On
- Saints should Receive the Word of God With
- Saints should Restore the Erring With
- Saints should Seek
- Saints should Show to all Men
- Saul
- The Angel
- The Gospel to be Preached to Those Who Possess
- The Thessalonians
- Those Who are Gifted with are Beautified with Salvation
- Those Who are Gifted with are Exalted
- Those Who are Gifted with are Guided and Taught
- Those Who are Gifted with are Preserved
- Those Who are Gifted with are Richly Provided For
- Those Who are Gifted With: Increase Their Joy
- Those Who are Gifted With: Shall Inherit the Earth
A Characteristic of Wisdom
- 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.
A Fruit of the Spirit
- Galatians 5:22–23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, …
Abraham
- Genesis 13:8 So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen.
Blessedness of
- Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Christ Set an Example of
- Psalm 45:4 In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
- Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
- Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Matthew 21:5 “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you — I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
- 1 Peter 2:21–23 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: …
David
- 1 Samuel 17:29 “What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?”
- 2 Samuel 16:9–14 Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!” …
- Psalm 38:13–14 But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth. …
- Psalm 120:5–7 Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! …
General Scriptures Concerning
- Psalm 22:26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!
- Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
- Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
- Psalm 76:8–9 From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still …
- Psalm 147:6 The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.
- Psalm 149:4 For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
- Proverbs 14:29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
- Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
- Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
- Proverbs 17:1 Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
- Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
- Proverbs 20:3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
- Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
- Proverbs 29:8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
- Ecclesiastes 7:8 The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
- Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.
- Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.
- Isaiah 29:19 The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
- Lamentations 3:28–30 Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him. …
- Amos 3:3 Can two walk together without agreeing where to go?
- Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.
- Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- Matthew 5:38–42 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ …
- Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Matthew 27:13–14 Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” …
- Mark 9:50 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
- Luke 6:29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.
- Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
- Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- 1 Corinthians 6:7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
- 1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
- 1 Corinthians 10:32 Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. …
- 1 Corinthians 13:7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you — I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Galatians 5:22–23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, …
- Galatians 5:26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.
- Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
- Ephesians 4:1–2 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: …
- Philippians 2:14–15 Do everything without complaining or arguing, …
- Colossians 3:12–13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. …
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14–15 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. …
- 2 Thessalonians 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
- 1 Timothy 3:2–3 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, …
- 1 Timothy 6:11–12 But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. …
- 2 Timothy 2:24–25 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. …
- Titus 2:2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
- Titus 2:9 Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
- Titus 3:2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
- Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
- Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- James 1:4 Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
- James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
- James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
- James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- James 3:17–18 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 2:18–23 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. …
- 1 Peter 3:4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
- 1 Peter 3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
- 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
- 2 Peter 1:5–7 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; …
- Jude 9 But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
Gideon
- Judges 8:2–3 But Gideon answered them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Are not the gleanings of Ephraim better than the grape harvest of Abiezer? …
Hannah
- 1 Samuel 1:13–16 Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk …
His Teaching
- Matthew 5:38–45 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ …
Isaac
- Genesis 26:20–22 But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him. …
Job
- James 5:11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Ministers should Follow After
- 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Ministers should Instruct Opposers With
- 2 Timothy 2:24–25 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. …
Ministers should Urge, on Their People
- Titus 3:1–2 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, …
Moses
- Exodus 2:13 The next day Moses went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you attacking your companion?”
- Exodus 14:13–14 But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. …
- Exodus 15:24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?”
- Exodus 16:7–8 and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?” …
- Exodus 17:2 So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?”
- Numbers 12:3 Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth.
- Numbers 16:4–11 When Moses heard this, he fell facedown. …
Necessary to a Christian Walk
- Ephesians 4:1–2 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: …
- 1 Corinthians 6:7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
Paul
- Acts 21:20–26 When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law. …
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7 On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
- 2 Timothy 4:16 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
Precious in the Sight of God
- 1 Peter 3:4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
Saints should Answer for Their Hope With
- 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
Saints should Exhibit, in Conduct
- James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Saints should Put On
- Colossians 3:12–13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. …
Saints should Receive the Word of God With
- James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
Saints should Restore the Erring With
- Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
Saints should Seek
- Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.
Saints should Show to all Men
- Titus 3:2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
Saul
- 1 Samuel 10:27 But some worthless men said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it.
The Angel
- Jude 9 But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
The Gospel to be Preached to Those Who Possess
- Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
The Thessalonians
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
Those Who are Gifted with are Beautified with Salvation
- Psalm 149:4 For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
Those Who are Gifted with are Exalted
- Psalm 147:6 The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.
- Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Those Who are Gifted with are Guided and Taught
- Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
Those Who are Gifted with are Preserved
- Psalm 76:9 when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah
Those Who are Gifted with are Richly Provided For
- Psalm 22:26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!
Those Who are Gifted With: Increase Their Joy
- Isaiah 29:19 The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Those Who are Gifted With: Shall Inherit the Earth
- Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
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Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.