5. so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
6. Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
7. or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;
8. or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
9. Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
10. In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another;
11. not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12. rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
13. contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
14. Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
15. Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
16. Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.
17. Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.