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;
13. contributing to the needs of the holy ones; given to hospitality.
14. Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
15. Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
16. Be of the same mind one towards another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.
17. Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honourable in the sight of all men.
18. If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
19. Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
20. Therefore“If your enemy is hungry, feed him.If he is thirsty, give him a drink;for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
21. Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.