"Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,

Religion that is pure and undefiled in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they have kept themselves chaste. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been purchased from among men as first fruits to God and to the Lamb.

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that is, that you should abstain from sexual immorality;

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."

so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,

To the married I give charge, not I but the Lord, that the wife should not separate from her husband

Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.

But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you."

Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all.

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

I charge you, in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, doing nothing out of favoritism.

These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for their own advantage.

Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Therefore, laying aside falsehood, each one of you must speak truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For he is kind to the ungrateful and evil.

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

No, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head."

By faith Abel offered God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his gifts. And through faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves an example for you to follow.

Yet in the same way these men in their dreamings defile the flesh, reject authority, and revile the glorious ones.

Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; outdo one another in showing honor.

so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

So, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;

Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous or boastful, it is not arrogant

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

No, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head."

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Jesus wept.

and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them concerning their brother.

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share,

Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or hypocrisy.

namely, if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, and his children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild or rebellious.

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.

For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For he is kind to the ungrateful and evil.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."

So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen exactly as I have been told.

Then they all were encouraged and ate some food themselves.

Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;

I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.'

Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, in all purity.

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble in spirit.

Let your speech always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

The next day we put in at Sidon; and Julius treated Paul kindly, and allowed him to go to his friends and be cared for.

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.

and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,

Let brotherly love continue.

If you really fulfill the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing well.

So, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Let us therefore pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification.

to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'

Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves purses that do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

And he answered them, "He who has two tunics, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."

It is right not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that makes your brother stumble.

Therefore, if food causes my brother to fall, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause my brother to fall.

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, or they will become discouraged.

And many women were also there, looking on from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him; among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.

Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

Deacons must be the husband of one wife, and must manage their children and their households well.

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not covet," and any other commandment there may be, are summed up in this sentence, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

For you had compassion on the prisoners, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.

The natives showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble in spirit.

Religion that is pure and undefiled in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden to you, for I seek not what is yours but you; for children ought not to lay up for their parents, but parents for their children.

But he turned and rebuked them,

And when they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."

Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.

Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains;

And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'

Masters, do the same to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.

But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves are also in the body.

Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later,

who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

He took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his family.

Then Thomas, who is called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, "Let us also go, that we may die with him."

Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,