or rude. It (A)does not insist on its own way; it (B)is not irritable or resentful;[a]

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  1. 1 Corinthians 13:5 Greek irritable and does not count up wrongdoing

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 (A)Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.

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

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Do nothing from (A)selfish ambition or (B)conceit, but in (C)humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you (D)look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. (E)Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a]

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  1. Philippians 2:5 Or which was also in Christ Jesus

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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16 By this we know love, that (A)he laid down his life for us, and (B)we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But (C)if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet (D)closes his heart against him, (E)how does God's love 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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21 For they all (A)seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

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

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Hearing and Doing the Word

19 (A)Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person (B)be quick to hear, (C)slow to speak, (D)slow to anger;

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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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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about 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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Bear One Another's Burdens

Brothers,[a] (A)if anyone is caught in any transgression, (B)you who are spiritual should restore him in (C)a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. (D)Bear one another's burdens, and (E)so fulfill (F)the law of Christ.

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  1. Galatians 6:1 Or Brothers and sisters; also verse 18

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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The Example of Christ

15 (A)We who are strong (B)have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (C)Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

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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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13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. (A)Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love (B)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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  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.

19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling[a] the world to himself, (A)not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us (B)the message of reconciliation.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 5:19 Or God was in Christ, reconciling

19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them.(A) And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

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25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.

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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, in the first place, when you come together as a church, (A)I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part,[a]

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  1. 1 Corinthians 11:18 Or I believe a certain report

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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