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1 Corinthians 13:4
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1 Corinthians 13:4
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4 Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant(A)
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1 Corinthians 13:4
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1 Peter 4:8
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1 Peter 4:8
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8 Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.(A)
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1 Peter 4:8
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1 Peter 4:8
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Ephesians 4:32
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Ephesians 4:32
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32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.[a](A)
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- 4.32 Other ancient authorities read us
Ephesians 4:32
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Ephesians 4:32
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32 Be kind and compassionate to one another,(A) forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.(B)
Galatians 5:21-22
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Galatians 5:21-22
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21 envy,[a] drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.(A)
The Fruit of the Spirit
22 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,(B)
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- 5.21 Other ancient authorities add murder
Galatians 5:21-22
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Galatians 5:21-22
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Colossians 3:12
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Colossians 3:12
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12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.(A)
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Colossians 3:12
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Colossians 3:12
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12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(A) with compassion, kindness, humility,(B) gentleness and patience.(C)
Proverbs 10:12
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Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.(A)
Proverbs 10:12
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Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.(A)
1 John 4:11
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1 John 4:11
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11 Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another.(A)
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James 3:14-17
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James 3:14-17
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14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant and lie about the truth. 15 This is not wisdom that comes down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish.(A) 16 For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind.(B) 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.(C)
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14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition(A) in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.(B) 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven(C) but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.(D) 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,(E) there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(F) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(G) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(H) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.(I)
Proverbs 17:9
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Proverbs 17:9
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9 One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)
Proverbs 17:9
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Proverbs 17:9
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1 John 3:16-18
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1 John 3:16-18
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16 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers and sisters.(A) 17 How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?(B)
18 Little children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.(C)
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1 John 3:16-18
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1 John 3:16-18
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16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.(A) And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.(B) 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,(C) how can the love of God be in that person?(D) 18 Dear children,(E) let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.(F)
1 Peter 3:8
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1 Peter 3:8
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Suffering for Doing Right
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.(A)
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1 Peter 3:8
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Suffering for Doing Good
8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded,(A) be sympathetic, love one another,(B) be compassionate and humble.(C)
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.(A)
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(B) be patient with everyone.
2 Peter 1:7
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2 Peter 1:7
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7 and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.
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2 Peter 1:7
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7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.(A)
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