Lord,” should read “in the Lord,” the preposition en (ἐν) appearing in the best texts. Lightfoot says “implies ‘as judged by a Christian standard,’ ‘as judged by those who are members of Christ’s body.’ ” “Provoke” is erethizō (ἐρεθιζω), “provoke, irritate.” Lightfoot says: “Irritation is the first consequence of being too exacting with children, and irritation leads to moroseness.” “Discouraged” is athumeō (ἀθυμεω), “to be disheartened, dispirited, broken in spirit, lose heart.” “Servants”