6. And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith.
7. If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;
8. if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.
9. Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.
10. Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.
11. Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.
12. Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
13. Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
14. Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.
15. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
16. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.