9 r Let love be without hypocrisy. s Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 t Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, u in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 v rejoicing in hope, w patient 1 in tribulation, x continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 y distributing to the needs of the saints, z given 2 to hospitality.
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a Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
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b Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
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c Be of the same mind toward one another. d Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
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e Repay no one evil for evil. f Have 3 regard for good things in the sight of all men.
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If it is possible, as much as depends on you, g live peaceably with all men.
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Beloved, h do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, i "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," 4 says the Lord.
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Therefore
j "If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head." 5
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Do not be overcome by evil, but k overcome evil with good.