¹⁶ These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth^(A) to each other, and render true and sound judgment^(B) in your courts;^{(C) 17} do not plot evil^(D) against each other, and do not love to swear falsely.^(E) I hate all this,” declares the Lord.

¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.^(A)

³ Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.^(A) Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,^(B)

Warning and Encouragement

¹⁴ Make every effort to live in peace with everyone^(A) and to be holy;^(B) without holiness no one will see the Lord.^(C)

¹⁶ For where you have envy and selfish ambition,^(A) there you find disorder and every evil practice.

¹⁷ But the wisdom that comes from heaven^(B) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,^(C) considerate, submissive, full of mercy^(D) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.^{(E) 18} Peacemakers^(F) who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.^(G)