9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is

good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give

preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in

diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope,

persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the

needs of the saints , practicing hospitality.

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 haughty in

mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own

estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what

is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on

you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your own revenge,

beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written,

"Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 "But if your

enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink;

for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not

be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 NASB