When Jesus was reviled, he did not retaliate. When they scoffed him and blinded him and smote him and mocked him and planted a crown of thorns in his head, he could go to the cross and say, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” All his anger was vented at the injustice and sin of the men, not at any personal offense. Whereas we are very quick to be angry when we are offended and affronted but very slow to be angry when there is sin and injustice.