What did Jesus say about the meek?

They shall inherit the earth. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5) (Matthew 5:5, KJV)

How does Paul describe the gentleness of Christ?

Meek and gentle. Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:1) (2 Corinthians 10:1, KJV)

What should adorn a woman professing godliness?

A meek and quiet spirit. But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. (1 Peter 3:4) (1 Peter 3:4, KJV)

How are the Lord's servants NOT to behave?

Quarrelsome. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. (2 Timothy 2:24) (2 Timothy 2:24, KJV)

What does James say we should receive with meekness?

The engrafted word. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21) (James 1:21, KJV)

Who was known as the meekest man on earth?

Moses. Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. (Numbers 12:3) (Numbers 12:3, KJV)

What does Paul tell the Galatians to restore a faultfinder with?

A spirit of meekness. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness. (Galatians 6:1) (Galatians 6:1, KJV)

What did Jesus say He is, for those who come to Him?

Meek and lowly in heart. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (Matthew 11:29) (Matthew 11:29, KJV)

What fruit of the Spirit is paired with 'gentleness' in Galatians 5?

Meekness. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance. (Galatians 5:22-23) (Galatians 5:22, KJV)

How should we answer everyone?

With meekness and fear. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. (1 Peter 3:15) (1 Peter 3:15, KJV)

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Gentleness Bible Quiz Flashcards

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Q1. What did Jesus say about the meek?
A: They shall inherit the earth — Matthew 5:5
Q2. How does Paul describe the gentleness of Christ?
A: Meek and gentle — 2 Corinthians 10:1
Q3. What should adorn a woman professing godliness?
A: A meek and quiet spirit — 1 Peter 3:4
Q4. How are the Lord's servants NOT to behave?
A: Quarrelsome — 2 Timothy 2:24
Q5. What does James say we should receive with meekness?
A: The engrafted word — James 1:21
Q6. Who was known as the meekest man on earth?
A: Moses — Numbers 12:3
Q7. What does Paul tell the Galatians to restore a faultfinder with?
A: A spirit of meekness — Galatians 6:1
Q8. What did Jesus say He is, for those who come to Him?
A: Meek and lowly in heart — Matthew 11:29
Q9. What fruit of the Spirit is paired with 'gentleness' in Galatians 5?
A: Meekness — Galatians 5:22
Q10. How should we answer everyone?
A: With meekness and fear — 1 Peter 3:15