7. or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;
8. or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
9. Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10. In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honour preferring one another;
11. in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12. rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;
13. communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
14. Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
15. Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.
16. Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17. Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honourable in the sight of all men.
18. If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
19. Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
20. But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.
21. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.