does not behave rudely, (A)does not seek its own, is not provoked, [a]thinks no evil;

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 13:5 keeps no accounts of evil

It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,(A) it is not easily angered,(B) it keeps no record of wrongs.(C)

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24 Let no one seek his own, but each one (A)the other’s well-being.

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24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.(A)

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21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.

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21 For everyone looks out for their own interests,(A) not those of Jesus Christ.

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The Outworking of Love

16 (A)By this we know love, (B)because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But (C)whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

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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)

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Meditate on These Things

Finally, brethren, whatever things are (A)true, whatever things are (B)noble, whatever things are (C)just, (D)whatever things are pure, whatever things are (E)lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

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(A)Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but (B)in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. (C)Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of (D)others.

The Humbled and Exalted Christ

(E)Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,

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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.(A) Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,(B) not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.(C)

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:(D)

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Bear and Share Burdens

Brethren, if a man is [a]overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of (A)gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (B)Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill (C)the law of Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 6:1 caught

Doing Good to All

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit(A) should restore(B) that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.(C)

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Qualities Needed in Trials

19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath;

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  1. James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know

Listening and Doing

19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry,

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13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only (A)do not use liberty as an (B)opportunity for the flesh, but (C)through love serve one another.

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Life by the Spirit

13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.(A) But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a];(B) rather, serve one another(C) humbly in love.

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 5:13 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verses 16, 17, 19 and 24; and in 6:8.

Bearing Others’ Burdens

15 We (A)then who are strong ought to bear with the [a]scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (B)Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to [b]edification.

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  1. Romans 15:1 weaknesses
  2. Romans 15:2 building up

15 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak(A) and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good,(B) to build them up.(C)

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For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you;

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For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.(A) We were not idle when we were with you,

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25 that there should be no [a]schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 12:25 division

25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.

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18 For first of all, when you come together as a church, (A)I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

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18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions(A) among you, and to some extent I believe it.

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