12. Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer.
13. Contribute to the needs of God's people [sharing in the necessities of the saints]; pursue the practice of hospitality.
14. Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them.
15. Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others' joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others' grief].
16. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty (snobbish, high-minded, exclusive), but readily adjust yourself to [people, things] and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits. [Prov. 3:7.]
17. Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest and proper and noble [aiming to be above reproach] in the sight of everyone. [Prov. 20:22.]
18. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.