⁴⁶ If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?^(A) Are not even the tax collectors doing that? ⁴⁷ And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

Love in Action

⁹ Love must be sincere.^(A) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.^(B)

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