5. so we, who are many, are one body in Messiah, and individually members of one another,
6. having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
7. or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;
8. or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
9. Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
10. In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honour preferring one another;
11. not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12. rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;