"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love, honor one another above yourselves, and never be lacking in zeal. Serve the Lord with spiritual fervor, be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. Share with those in need and practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you, rejoice with those who rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony, do not be proud, and associate humbly with all people. Do not repay evil for evil; instead, overcome evil with good and live at peace with everyone."

Romans 12:9-21

⁹ Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. ¹⁰ Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. ¹¹ Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ¹³ Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.^[a] Do not be conceited.

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. ¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. ¹⁹ Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”^[b] says the Lord. ²⁰ On the contrary:

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