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\(^1\)Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, \(^2\)to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. \(^3\)For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

I can very easily get annoyed and angry with people for all kinds of things. I don’t always find it easy to avoid speaking evil of people, and sometimes it’s hard to be gentle.