Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

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if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(A) if it is giving, then give generously;(B) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Love in Action

Love must be sincere.(C) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(D) 10 Be devoted to one another in love.(E) Honor one another above yourselves.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others

(A)he who exhorts, in exhortation; (B)he who gives, with liberality; (C)he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, (D)with cheerfulness.

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(E)Let love be without hypocrisy. (F)Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 (G)Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, (H)in honor giving preference to one another;

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