2. To speak evil of no man--especially, not of "dignities" and magistrates.
      no brawlers--"not quarrelsome," not attacking others.
      gentle--towards those who attack us. Yielding, considerate, not urging one's rights to the uttermost, but forbearing and kindly (see on Php 4:5). Very different from the innate greediness and spirit of aggression towards others which characterized the Cretans.
      showing--in acts.
      all--all possible.
      meekness--(See on 2Co 10:1); the opposite of passionate severity.
      unto all men--The duty of Christian conduct towards all men is the proper consequence of the universality of God's grace to all men, so often set forth in the pastoral Epistles.

JFB.