Epios describes a caring, non-quarrelsome manner toward others.

The two occurrences describe gentleness expressed in caring conduct and in conduct that avoids quarreling: among those addressed in 1 Thessalonians 2:7 and toward all in 2 Timothy 2:24.

1. Caring, non-quarrelsome conduct · dominant

   In 1 Thessalonians 2:7, the nominative plural masculine form occurs where the speakers set aside asserting apostolic authority; the APB renders the clause, "we became gentle in your midst, as a nursing mother cares for her own children." In 2 Timothy 2:24, the accusative singular masculine form occurs in an instruction that the Lord's slave must not quarrel; the APB renders, "but be gentle toward all, able to teach, and not resentful."

   1 Thessalonians 2:72 Timothy 2:24

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "gentle" in both verses, presenting the term within care for children in 1 Thessalonians 2:7 and non-quarreling conduct toward all in 2 Timothy 2:24. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolate every nuance of the term.