1 Remind your people to obey the rulers and authorities and not to be rebellious. They must always be ready to do something helpful
2 and not say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone.
3 We used to be stupid, disobedient, and foolish, as well as slaves of all sorts of desires and pleasures. We were evil and jealous. Everyone hated us, and we hated everyone.
4 God our Saviour showed ushow good and kind he is.