7Or the position of a Deacon of the church, let a man give himself to it; or he who has the power of teaching, let him make use of it;
8He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a serious mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy.
9Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good.
10Be kind to one another with a brother's love, putting others before yourselves in honour;
11Be not slow in your work, but be quick in spirit, as the Lord's servants;
12Being glad in hope, quiet in trouble, at all times given to prayer,
13Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.
