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18 A hothead stirs up a fight,
but one who holds his temper calms disputes.

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32 Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero.
Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.

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11 A person with good sense is patient,
and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

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Because a bishop is a supervisor appointed by God, he must have a good reputation. He must not be a stubborn or irritable person. He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money.

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19 Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.

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