⁷ But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance,^(A) but the Lord looks at the heart.”^(B)

² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another^(A) in love.^{(B) 3} Make every effort to keep the unity^(C) of the Spirit through the bond of peace.^(D)