Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.
Those who render me evil for good accuse me because I follow after good.
and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.
Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
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