and hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the holy Spirit, Who was given to us.

But God commendeth His own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

And we know that all things are working together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose;

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or perils or sword?

nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Let love be without hypocrisy; abhorring that which is evil; cleaving to that which is good;

in brotherly love being tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor, preferring one another;

Owe no one anything, but to love one another; for he that loves another has fulfilled the law.

For this, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not kill," "You shall not steal," "You shall not covet;" and, if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Love works no ill to one's neighbor: therefore, love is a fulfillment of the law.

For, if because of your food your brother is aggrieved, you are no longer walking in accordance with love. Destroy not with your food him for whom Christ died.

And I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;