who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Jesus is our example. He suffered wrongfully at the hands of man. We should follow in His steps. He didn't pour out guile from His mouth when they were doing these things. In fact, what did He say as they were nailing Him to the tree? He said, "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do" ( Luke 23:34 ). That's your example. "Pray for those," Jesus said, "who despitefully use you" ( Matthew 5:44 ). And so you are the servant of God. "He threatened not but committed Himself to Him that judges righteously." "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit" ( Luke 23:46 ).