What does the Bible say about gentleness?
Quick answer
Gentleness is strength under control — the willingness to handle others tenderly. Jesus is "gentle and lowly in heart," and his people are called to the same.
Gentleness is named as fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5) and praised in 1 Peter 3 as "of great worth in God's sight."
Jesus says, "Come to me… for I am gentle and lowly in heart." Gentleness is his default toward the weary.
For his people, gentleness means handling correction without sharpness, conflict without harshness, and other people's weakness without contempt.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06-07. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.