1 Corinthians 16:14

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1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all your things be done with charity.

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Now as to things which have been sacrificed to idols. This is a subject which we already understand--because we all have knowledge of it. Knowledge, however, tends to make people conceited; it is love that builds us up.

But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.

Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy.

A new commandment I give you, to love one another; that as I have loved you, you also may love one another.

"Thus I command you to love one another.

Owe nothing to any one except mutual love; for he who loves his fellow man has satisfied the demands of Law.

If your brother is pained by the food you are eating, your conduct is no longer controlled by love. Take care lest, by the food you eat, you lead to ruin a man for whom Christ died.

You however, brethren, were called to freedom. Only do not turn your freedom into an excuse for giving way to your lower natures; but become bondservants to one another in a spirit of love.

I, then, the prisoner for the Master's sake, entreat you to live and act as becomes those who have received the call that you have received--

If then I can appeal to you as the followers of Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love and any common sharing of the Spirit, or if you have any tender-heartedness and compassion, make my joy complete by being of one mind,

But now that Timothy has recently come back to us from you, and has brought us the happy tidings of your faith and love, and has told us how you still cherish a constant and affectionate recollection of us, and are longing to see us as we also long to see you--

But on the subject of love for the brotherhood it is unnecessary for me to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another;

Unceasing thanks are due from us to God on your behalf, brethren. They are appropriate because your faith is growing greatly, and the love of every one of you for all the others goes on increasing.

But the end sought to be secured by exhortation is the love which springs from a pure heart, a clear conscience and a sincere faith.

Let marriage be held in honour among all, and let the marriage bed be unpolluted; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

Above all continue to love one another fervently, for love throws a veil over a multitude of faults.

along with power of endurance, godliness; along with godliness, brotherly affection; and along with brotherly affection, love.

Dear friends, let us love one another; for love has its origin in God, and every one who loves has become a child of God and is beginning to know God.