[12:9] Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
[12:10] Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
[12:11] Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
[12:12] Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
[12:13] Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
[12:14] Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
[12:15] Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
[12:16] Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
[12:17] Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
[12:18] If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
[12:19] Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
[12:20] To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”
[12:21] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.