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is threefold. —

I. IN JUDGMENT; when, in doubtful cases, we suspend our opinions and censures.

II. IN WORDS; which consists either in not answering, or in giving soft answers.

III. IN DEEDS; when we render not evil for evil.

(N. Byfield.)

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KJV: Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

WEB: Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;