^2 (A)to speak evil of no one, ^(B)to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and ^(C)to show perfect courtesy towards all people. ³ For ^(D)we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. ⁴ But when ^(E)the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared,