¹⁸ For Christ also suffered once^(A) for sins,^(B) the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.^(C) He was put to death in the body^(D) but made alive in the Spirit.^(E)

⁸ But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.^(A)

Love in Action

⁹ Love must be sincere.^(A) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.^(B)

²² Be merciful to those who doubt; ²³ save others by snatching them from the fire;^(A) to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.^[a](B)