But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved. God has called you to peace.
So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food,
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