Epieikes describes a quality commended in conduct toward others, marked by a non-hostile and peaceable manner.

Across the attested verses, the adjective describes a commendable manner toward others: named among peaceable conduct, associated with mercy and good fruits, made known to all people, and contrasted with bullying or crooked masters.

1. Considerate, peaceable conduct toward others · dominant

   In 1 Timothy 3:3, the accusative singular masculine form occurs in a list contrasting the required quality with being a bully, while the APB renders the clause “but gentle, peaceable.” In Titus 3:2, the accusative plural masculine form stands with refraining from evil speech and being peaceable toward all people; James 3:17 places the nominative singular feminine form among qualities including mercy and good fruits. Philippians 4:5 presents the nominative singular neuter form as something to be known to all people, and 1 Peter 2:18 uses the dative plural masculine form for masters described alongside the good and contrasted with the crooked.

   1 Timothy 3:3Titus 3:2James 3:17Philippians 4:51 Peter 2:18

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “gentle” in each supplied verse, sometimes placing it beside “peaceable” or “gentleness.” These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolate a distinct English equivalent in every case.