⁸ Those who are in the realm of the flesh^(A) cannot please God.

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.