12:9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good;

12:10 Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.

12:11 Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord.

12:12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in afflictions, persevere in prayer.

12:13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.

12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

12:16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are.

12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

12:18 If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

12:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord."

12:20 Instead, "if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads."

12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.