always slow to expose, always eager to believe the best, always hopeful, always patient.

Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited,

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].

Every man who prays or prophesies [i.e., speaks in a public assembly, since prophecy was always for the benefit of others] with his [physical] head covered [Note: The Greek word here denotes "something hanging down" and could refer to long hair or a cloth shawl], shows disrespect for his head [i.e., Christ].

I thank my God always about you, in respect of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus;

But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.

is never glad with sin; she's always glad to side with truth, and pleased that truth will win.

Now further, what is always demanded of managers is that they can be depended on.

I appreciate your always remembering me, and your standing by the things I passed on to you, just as you received them.

The husband must always give his wife what is due her, and the wife too must do so for her husband.

No one should always be looking after his own welfare, but also that of his neighbor.

Everything must always be done in a proper and orderly way.

Be always on your guard; stand firm in your faith; keep on acting like men; continue to grow in strength;