¹² Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed^(A) in his name,^(B) he gave the right to become children of God^(C)— ¹³ children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.^(D)

¹⁰ Be devoted to one another in love.^(A) Honor one another above yourselves.^{(B) 11} Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,^(C) serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope,^(D) patient in affliction,^(E) faithful in prayer.^{(F) 13} Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.^(G) Practice hospitality.^(H)

²⁴ And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,^{(A) 25} not giving up meeting together,^(B) as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another^(C)—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.^(D)