¹⁸ He chose to give us birth^(A) through the word of truth,^(B) that we might be a kind of firstfruits^(C) of all he created.

Listening and Doing

¹⁹ My dear brothers and sisters,^(D) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak^(E) and slow to become angry, ²⁰ because human anger^(F) does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ²¹ Therefore, get rid of^(G) all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you,^(H) which can save you.