⁹ Let love be without dissimulation, abhorring that which is evil, causing you to come unto that which is good; ¹⁰ loving one another with brotherly love, with honour preferring one another; ¹¹ not slothful in earnest care, but fervent in the Spirit, serving the Lord, ¹² rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, constant in prayer, ¹³ sharing for the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality. ¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you: bless, and do not curse. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those that rejoice and weep with those that weep. ¹⁶ Be unanimous among yourselves, not high minded, but accommodating the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. ¹⁷ Not repaying anyone evil for evil; procuring that which is good not only in the sight of God, but even in the sight of all men. ¹⁸ If it can be done, as much as is possible on your part, live in peace with all men. ¹⁹ Not defending yourselves, dearly beloved; but rather give place unto the wrath of God, for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ²⁰ Therefore, if thine enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.