8 Bible Verses about Courtesy
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Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.
We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves. Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong. For Christ did not give pleasure to himself, but, as it is said, The bitter words of those who were angry with you came on me.read more.
Now those things which were put down in writing before our time were for our learning, so that through quiet waiting and through the comfort of the holy Writings we might have hope. Now may the God who gives comfort and strength in waiting make you of the same mind with one another in harmony with Christ Jesus:
And at meal-time Boaz said to her, Come here, and take some of the bread, and put your bit into the wine. And she took her seat among the grain-cutters: and he gave her dry grain, and she took it, and there was more than enough for her meal. And when she got ready to take up the grain, Boaz gave his young men orders, saying, Let her take it even from among the cut grain, and say nothing to her. And let some heads of grain be pulled out of what has been corded up, and dropped for her to take, and let no sharp word be said to her.read more.
So she went on getting together the heads of grain till evening; and after crushing out the seed it came to about an ephah of grain. And she took it up and went into the town; and she let her mother-in-law see what she had got, and after taking enough for herself she gave her the rest.
But be loving to those who are against you and do them good, and give them your money, not giving up hope, and your reward will be great and you will be the sons of the Most High: for he is kind to evil men, and to those who have hard hearts.
And on the day after, we came to Sidon; and Julius was kind to Paul, and let him go to see his friends and take a rest.
Now near that place there was some land, the property of the chief man of the island, who was named Publius; who very kindly took us into his house as his guests for three days.
Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.
Last of all, see that you are all in agreement; feeling for one another, loving one another like brothers, full of pity, without pride:
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Last of all, see that you are all in agreement; feeling for one another, loving one another like brothers, full of pity, without pride:
Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.
And on the day after, we came to Sidon; and Julius was kind to Paul, and let him go to see his friends and take a rest.
Now near that place there was some land, the property of the chief man of the island, who was named Publius; who very kindly took us into his house as his guests for three days.