⁴ For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,^{(A) 5} so in Christ we, though many, form one body,^(B) and each member belongs to all the others. ⁶ We have different gifts,^(C) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,^(D) then prophesy in accordance with your^[a] faith;^{(E) 7} if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;^{(F) 8} if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;^(G) if it is giving, then give generously;^(H) if it is to lead,^[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Love in Action

⁹ Love must be sincere.^(I) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.^{(J) 10} Be devoted to one another in love.^(K) Honor one another above yourselves.^{(L) 11} Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,^(M) serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope,^(N) patient in affliction,^(O) faithful in prayer.^{(P) 13} Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.^(Q) Practice hospitality.^(R)

¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you;^(S) bless and do not curse. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.^{(T) 16} Live in harmony with one another.^(U) Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.^[c] Do not be conceited.^(V)

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil.^(W) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.^{(X) 18} If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.^(Y)