13 If I speak in the tongues^[a](A) of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. ² If I have the gift of prophecy^(B) and can fathom all mysteries^(C) and all knowledge,^(D) and if I have a faith^(E) that can move mountains,^(F) but do not have love, I am nothing. ³ If I give all I possess to the poor^(G) and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,^[b](H) but do not have love, I gain nothing.

³⁴ “A new command^(A) I give you: Love one another.^(B) As I have loved you, so you must love one another.^{(C) 35} By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”^(D)

³² Be kind and compassionate to one another,^(A) forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.^(B) 5 ¹ Follow God’s example,^(C) therefore, as dearly loved children^{(D) 2} and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us^(E) and gave himself up for us^(F) as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.^(G)