Some translations render the eighth fruit of the spirit as “gentleness”, while others as “meekness”.  With Jesus, we see both manifested, with meekness as the most outstanding. Meekness is receptivity to God and the things of God. His words in the garden, “Not my will, but Yours be done”, are the bravest words ever spoken, the most loving human act ever performed, the ultimate expression of meekness.

The Greek word prautes encompasses two distinct meanings and can be translated as either “gentleness” or “meekness”.

Mark 14:32-34 He was very distressed, troubled, and deeply grieved to the point of death.

Matthew 26:39 “Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

Isaiah 50:4-9 God will help him endure the physical abuse, the suffering, and humiliation.

Isaiah 52:13-15

ESV Isaiah 52:14 As many were astonished at you–his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind–

REV Isaiah 52:14 Just as many were appalled at you (his appearance was marred beyond human resemblance, and his form beyond that of human beings).

Isaiah 53:1-12 Jesus knew what the “cup” meant.

Psalm 22:7-8, 16-19; 69:20-21

John 5:19 and 30 Jesus was always meek to the Father’s will.

Philippians 2:5-8 Be humble and meek like Jesus.

James 1:21; 3:13

Ephesians 4:1-3 Meek to others with boundaries

Galatians 6:1-11 Help others with gentleness

2 Timothy 2:22-26

1 Peter 3:15