9 Let alove be without hypocrisy. bAbhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

10 Be adevoted to one another in brotherly love; 1give preference to one another bin honor;

11 not lagging behind in diligence, afervent in spirit, bserving the Lord;

12 arejoicing in hope, bpersevering in tribulation, cdevoted to prayer,

13 acontributing to the needs of the 1saints, 2bpracticing hospitality.

14 aBless those who persecute 1you; bless and do not curse.

15 aRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

16 aBe of the same mind toward one another; bdo not be haughty in mind, but 1associate with the lowly. cDo not be wise in your own estimation.

17 aNever pay back evil for evil to anyone. 1bRespect what is right in the sight of all men.

18 If possible, aso far as it depends on you, bbe at peace with all men.

19 aNever take your own revenge, beloved, but 1leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “bVengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

20 “aBut if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

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