Titus 3:2

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Cross-references

In 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Paul describes his own gentle conduct like a nursing mother — an example of the gentleness required here.

In 1 Peter 3:10, keeping the tongue from evil parallels Titus 3:2's command to avoid speaking evil.

1 Peter 3:8 Parallel

1 Peter 3:8 calls for unity, sympathy, tenderness, and humility — closely paralleling the gentle and courteous demeanor here.

1 Peter 2:1 Parallel

In 1 Peter 2:1, all slander must be put away—matching the call to speak evil of no one in Titus 3:2.

James 4:11 Parallel

In James 4:11, believers are commanded not to speak evil against one another—a direct parallel to Titus 3:2's instruction.

James 3:17 Parallel

James 3:17 describes heavenly wisdom as gentle and peaceable — directly matching the gentle and courteous attitude commanded here.

James 1:19 Parallel

James 1:19 commands being quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger — directly supporting the avoidance of quarreling and harsh words here.

2 Timothy 2:25 adds correcting opponents with gentleness, applying the gentle spirit of Titus to teaching.

2 Timothy 2:24 directly mirrors Titus: the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone.

In 1 Timothy 3:11, church leaders' wives must not be slanderers—same charge as 'speak evil of no one' in Titus 3:2.

1 Timothy 3:3 lists the same virtues for overseers—not quarrelsome, gentle—showing consistency in Paul's ethical teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 directly echoes the command not to repay evil but to seek good for all, reinforcing Titus 3:2's call.

Colossians 3:12 lists meekness and kindness as part of the Christian's new wardrobe — echoing the gentle and courteous demeanor here.

In Ephesians 4:31, believers are told to put away slander and anger—the very sins Titus 3:2 prohibits.

Ephesians 4:2 explicitly lists humility, gentleness, and patience — directly paralleling the virtues commanded here.

Matthew 11:29 presents Jesus as gentle and lowly, the ultimate model for the gentleness commanded in Titus.

Acts 23:5 Parallel

In Acts 23:5, Paul quotes the law against speaking evil of a ruler — applying the same principle he commands here.

In 1 Corinthians 6:10, Paul lists revilers among those who won't inherit the kingdom — underscoring the seriousness of evil speech.

In Galatians 6:1, restoring a sinner with gentleness mirrors this command — a specific application of avoiding quarreling and being gentle.

Galatians 5:22 lists gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit, showing the virtue in Titus is Spirit-produced.

In 2 Corinthians 12:20, Paul lists quarreling and slander among sins he fears—directly echoing the behaviors Titus 3:2 commands believers to avoid.

2 Corinthians 10:1 appeals by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, grounding Titus's command in Christ's example.

Psalm 15:3 Parallel

Psalm 15:3 condemns slander and evil speech, directly paralleling the command to speak evil of no one in Titus 3:2.

Exodus 22:28 prohibits reviling God and rulers, a specific application of the general command to speak evil of no one.

James 3:13 Parallel

In James 3:13, good conduct with meekness is linked to wisdom — the source of the gentle behavior urged here.

Colossians 3:13 urges bearing with one another and forgiving — a practical outworking of avoiding quarrels and showing courtesy.

In Matthew 5:22, Jesus equates insult with murder — reinforcing the command to speak evil of no one here.

1 Peter 3:4 Parallel

In 1 Peter 3:4, a gentle and quiet spirit is precious to God — the inner quality behind the outward courtesy here.

Matthew 5:5 Parallel

Matthew 5:5 blesses the meek, which aligns with the gentle and courteous attitude prescribed in Titus 3:2.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 specifies how to be patient with all by admonishing, encouraging, and helping different groups.

James 1:20 Parallel

James 1:20 explains that human anger does not produce God's righteousness — reinforcing the need to avoid anger that leads to quarreling.

In Matthew 15:19, Jesus lists slander as coming from the heart — the root of the evil speech forbidden here.

1 Peter 2:17 commands honoring everyone, which parallels the courtesy toward all people in Titus 3:2.

Philippians 4:5 calls for reasonableness/gentleness to be known to all — a close parallel to the gentle and courteous conduct here.