²¹ For ^(A)to this you have been called, ^(B)because Christ also suffered for you, ^(C)leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. ^22 (D)He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. ^23 (E)When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, ^(F)but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.

^4 (A)“If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him. ⁵ If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you shall refrain from leaving him with it; you shall rescue it with him.

^16 (A)Live in harmony with one another. ^(B)Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.^{[a] (C)}Never be wise in your own sight. ^17 (D)Repay no one evil for evil, but ^(E)give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, ^(F)live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, ^(G)never avenge yourselves, but leave it^[b] to the wrath of God, for it is written, ^(H)“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”