²⁹ David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

¹ A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

² When Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision contended with him,

³ saying, "You went in to uncircumcised men, and ate with them!"

⁴ But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying,

¹⁵ But he who is spiritual discerns all things, and he himself is judged by no one.

⁹ not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.