5. so we, the many, are one body in Messiah, and members each one of one another.
6. Now having different gifts, according to the favour which was given to us, let us use them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of belief;
7. if serving, in the serving; or he who is teaching, in the teaching;
8. or he who encourages, in the encouragement; or he who is sharing, in sincerity; he who is leading, in diligence; he who shows compassion, joyously.
9. Let love be without hypocrisy. Shrink from what is wicked, cling to what is good.
10. In brotherly love, tenderly loving towards one another, in appreciation, giving preference to each other;
11. not idle in duty, ardent in spirit, serving the Master;
12. rejoicing in the expectancy, enduring under pressure, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
13. imparting to the needs of the set-apart ones, pursuing kindness towards strangers.
14. Bless those who persecute you – bless and do not curse.
15. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
16. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not be proud in mind, but go along with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
17. Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.