^{9 Ref} Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good.

^{10 Ref} Be kind to one another with a brother's love, putting others before yourselves in honour;

^{11 Ref} Be not slow in your work, but be quick in spirit, as the Lord's servants;

^{12 Ref} Being glad in hope, quiet in trouble, at all times given to prayer,

^{13 Ref} Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.

^{14 Ref} Give blessing and not curses to those who are cruel to you.

^{15 Ref} Take part in the joy of those who are glad, and in the grief of those who are sorrowing.

^{16 Ref} Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

^{17 Ref} Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.

^{18 Ref} As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.