Know the Word.

Greek word

epieikḗs

ἐπιεικής

What it means

appropriate, i.e. mild

appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild

Where it comes from

from epí (ἐπί) and eíkō (εἴκω)

How the King James translates it

  • gentle3
  • moderation1
  • patient1

Every place it appears 5

Philippians4:5
1 Timothy3:3
Titus3:2
James3:17
1 Peter2:18