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Meekness

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What Does The Bible Say About Meekness

Matthew 5:5

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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Titus 3:2

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to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

Psalm 37:11

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But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

Psalm 25:9

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He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.

Matthew 11:29

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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.

James 3:13

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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.

Numbers 12:3

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Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth.

1 Peter 3:4

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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 3:15

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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,

Galatians 5:22

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Romans 12:14

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Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

Galatians 5:23

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gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Zephaniah 2:3

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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.

Colossians 3:12

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Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Galatians 6:1

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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.

James 1:21

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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.

2 Corinthians 10:1

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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.

Ephesians 4:2

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with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

1 Thessalonians 2:7

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On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.

James 1:4

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Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Psalm 147:6

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The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.

James 3:17

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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 Timothy 6:11

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But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:24

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And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

James 4:6-10

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But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Matthew 5:9

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

1 Peter 3:11

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He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

Colossians 3:13

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Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Matthew 23:11

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The greatest among you shall be your servant.

Psalm 149:4

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For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

2 Timothy 2:25

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He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Psalm 76:9

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when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. Selah

Isaiah 11:4

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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.

Matthew 18:1-4

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At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 22:26

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The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!

1 Peter 1:22

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Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

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Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Proverbs 16:32

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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.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

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Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake. . . .

2 Corinthians 13:11

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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.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

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May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

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The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.

Isaiah 29:19

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The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

1 Peter 5:5-9

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Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

Luke 6:29

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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.

Proverbs 14:29

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A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

1 Peter 5:7

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Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Galatians 5:22-23

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Philippians 2:15

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so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

Proverbs 15:18

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A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

1 Peter 2:18-23

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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. For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” . . .

1 Timothy 6:12

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Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

James 1:21-25

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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. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Philippians 2:3

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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Proverbs 17:1

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Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

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If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

1 Peter 3:8

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Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

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And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

Proverbs 19:11

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A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 25:15

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Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

1 Corinthians 13:4

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Genesis 26:20-22

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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. Then they dug another well and quarreled over that one also; so he named it Sitnah. He moved on from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth and said, “At last the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”

Philippians 2:2-8

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then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, . . .

Proverbs 15:1

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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Romans 14:19

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So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Amos 3:3

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Can two walk together without agreeing where to go?

Matthew 5:38-42

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You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Proverbs 16:19

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It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Psalm 76:8

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From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still

Hebrews 10:36

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You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Isaiah 6:11

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Then I asked: “How long, O Lord?” And He replied: “Until the cities lie ruined and without inhabitant, until the houses are left unoccupied and the land is desolate and ravaged,

Lamentations 3:28-30

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Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him. Let him bury his face in the dust—perhaps there is still hope. Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.

Mark 9:50

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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.”

Proverbs 29:8

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Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Romans 12:3

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For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

Titus 2:2

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Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

Titus 2:9

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Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,

Zephaniah 3:11-12

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On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain. But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.

1 Corinthians 6:7

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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 Peter 2:13-15

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Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

1 Peter 3:1-6

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Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands, . . .

Exodus 2:13

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The next day Moses went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you attacking your companion?”

Matthew 16:24

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Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

Psalm 120:5-7

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Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace. I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

Psalm 45:4

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In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

1 Peter 5:5

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Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

2 Thessalonians 1:4

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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.

Isaiah 42:1-4

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“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”

Jude 1:9

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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!”

Matthew 27:14

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But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

Psalm 38:13

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But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.

Romans 3:23

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for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Titus 3:1

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Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

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Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

1 Samuel 10:27

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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.

Acts 21:20-26

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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. But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs. What then should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come. Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law. . . .

Hosea 2:17

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For I will remove from her lips the names of the Baals; no longer will their names be invoked.

Isaiah 66:2

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Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Matthew 12:19

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He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.

Titus 3:1-2

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Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

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