^3 (A)Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but ^(B)in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

^10 (A)Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, ^(B)in honor giving preference to one another;

^26 (A)Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

² with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,

^21 (A)submitting to one another in the fear of ^[a]God.

Submit to God, Resist the Devil

⁵ Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, ^(A)all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for

¹⁴ But if you have ^(A)bitter envy and ^[a]self-seeking in your hearts, ^(B)do not boast and lie against the truth. ^15 (C)This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. ¹⁶ For ^(D)where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.

⁵ Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, ^(A)“The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?

⁶ But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:

¹⁴ Do all things ^(A)without ^[a]complaining and ^(B)disputing,^[b]