They Will Know We are Christians Because we are Gentle
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What it means?
What it means?
Distribution
Distribution
Gentleness and Meekness describe the same trait when used of people.
Gentleness and Meekness describe the same trait when used of people.
Not a key term in ancient secular Greek or the common Greek of the NT era.
Not a key term in ancient secular Greek or the common Greek of the NT era.
Definition
Definition
the quality of not being overly impressed by a sense of one’s self-importance, gentleness, humility, courtesy, considerateness, meekness
the quality of not being overly impressed by a sense of one’s self-importance, gentleness, humility, courtesy, considerateness, meekness
Direction of Derivation
Direction of Derivation
Jesus is the source of taking what was a useful adjective and transforming it into a characteristic of His people.
Jesus is the source of taking what was a useful adjective and transforming it into a characteristic of His people.
In terms of chronology James, then Peter would have used the term and then Paul
In terms of chronology James, then Peter would have used the term and then Paul
How It is Used
How It is Used
Jesus
Jesus
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
5 “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’ ”
Jesus’ own demeanor during the triumphal entry, fulfilling/acting out Zechariah 9.9
Jesus’ own demeanor during the triumphal entry, fulfilling/acting out Zechariah 9.9
9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
James
James
21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
Peter
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
Paul
23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.