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9 Let [your] love be sincere. Hate whatever is evil. Cling to whatever is good.
10 In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other].
11 Be enthusiastic instead of lazy. Be fervent in your spirit [Note: Some translators take “spirit” here to refer to the “Holy Spirit”], [as you] serve the Lord.
12 Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.
13 Contribute to the needs of God’s people. Be eager in showing hospitality.
14 Ask God’s blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.
15 Be happy with those who are joyful. Cry with those who are sad.
16 Have the same [good] thoughts toward one another. Do not [always] be thinking you are a “bigshot,” but lower yourself to accept humble tasks [or, humble people]. Do not think you are so smart.
17 Do not [try to] pay back a wrong done to you by doing something wrong to the other person. Think about how to live honorably in front of all people.
18 If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.