¹⁵ (But if the husband or wife who isn’t a believer insists on leaving, let them go. In such cases the believing husband or wife^[a] is no longer bound to the other, for God has called you^[b] to live in peace.)

¹⁹ So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.

¹⁷ But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. ¹⁸ And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.^[a]

Paul’s Final Greetings

¹¹ Dear brothers and sisters,^[a] I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

³³ For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.^[a]

¹⁸ Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

⁵⁰ Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!”

A Call to Listen to God

¹⁴ Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

²² But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

¹⁵ Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing,