Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventers of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

And not rather (as we are slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.

For the good that I would, I do not; but the evil which I would not, that I do.

I find then a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me.

(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God, according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth)

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power; do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou doest that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

For the sake of food, destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offense.

For your obedience is come abroad to all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple concerning evil.