The Power of Meekness

Matthew 5:1–5 (NKJV) — 1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 

Matthew 11:28–30 (KJV 1900) — 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 

Matthew 19:30 (NKJV) — 30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first. 

Psalm 25:9 (NKJV) — 9 The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way. 

Matthew 5:5 (NKJV) — 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 

Matthew 5:5 (TLB) — 5 “The meek and lowly are fortunate! for the whole wide world belongs to them.” 

Matthew 5:5 (The Message) — 5 “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. 

James 1:21 (NKJV) — 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 

Proverbs 15:1 (NKJV) — 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 

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