Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Following » What to follow after
You should make loving [others] your aim, yet eagerly desire [to possess] spiritual gifts, and especially [the gift of] prophecy.
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Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually].
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But run from the evil desires of youth and pursue [the practice of] right living, faith, love and peace, along with those people who call on the Lord [i.e., in prayer] from a pure heart.
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Dear [friend], do not imitate what is evil, but [only] what is good. The person who does what is good is [a child] of God; the one who does evil has not seen God [spiritually].
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Justice » Encouraged
You masters should treat your slaves in a just and fair way, knowing that you also have a Master [who] is in heaven.
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[So], pay everyone what you owe them; pay taxes to the tax collector; pay revenue to the revenue collector; show respect to the one deserving it; give honor to the one deserving it.
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Justice » Commanded
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice, encouraged
You masters should treat your slaves in a just and fair way, knowing that you also have a Master [who] is in heaven.
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[So], pay everyone what you owe them; pay taxes to the tax collector; pay revenue to the revenue collector; show respect to the one deserving it; give honor to the one deserving it.
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