¹² Be joyful in hope,^(A) patient in affliction,^(B) faithful in prayer.^(C)

¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you;^(A) bless and do not curse.

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil.^(A) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.^{(B) 18} If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.^{(C) 19} Do not take revenge,^(D) my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”^[a](E) says the Lord.