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.
14Give blessing and not curses to those who are cruel to you.
