4. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,
5. so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
6. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;
7. if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;
8. if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
9. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
10. Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.
11. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, 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. Practise hospitality.
14. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.