But if any one thinketh that he behaveth improperly in respect to his virgin [daughter], if she pass the flower of her age [without being married], and if it must be so, let him do what he will, he committeth no sin; let them marry.

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

For ye yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you,

Seeketh

Let no one seek his own pleasure, but the good of others.

that there might be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care one for another.

So then every one of us will give account of himself to God.

We then who are strong ought to hear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

For ye, brethren, were called to liberty; only use not your liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by your love serve one another.

Brethren, even if a man be detected in a fault, do ye who are spiritual restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

doing nothing in the spirit of faction, or in the spirit of vainglory, but in humility esteeming others as better than yourselves;

For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with everlasting glory.

Herein we know love, in that he laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Is not

But I say to you, that whoever is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the Judges; and whoever shall say to his brother, Simpleton! shall be in danger of the Council; and whoever shall say, Fool! shall be in danger of hellfire.

And looking round on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Thinketh

And Jesus seeing their thoughts, said, Wherefore have ye evil thoughts in your hearts?

And the Pharisee who had invited him, when he saw this, said within himself, This man, if he were a prophet, would know who, and what sort of woman, this is that toucheth him; for she is a sinner.

General references

But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you;

Let each one of us please his neighbor, to promote what is good, for edification.

looking each of you not to his own interest, but each to the interest of others also.