² to slander no one,^(A) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

³ At one time^(A) we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

Judging Others^(A)

7 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.^(B)

² For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.^(A)

Taming the Tongue

3 Not many of you should become teachers,^(A) my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged^(B) more strictly.^(C)