1 Admonish them to be subordinate to the rulers and authorities, to obey their dictates, to be prepared for every good work,
2 to speak evil of no one, not to be litigious, but to be reserved, displaying all meekness toward all men.
3 For, in times past, we ourselves were also unwise, unbelieving, erring, servants of various desires and pleasures, acting with malice and envy, being hateful and hating one another.
4 But then the kindness and humanity of God our Savior appeared.