Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.
Romans 12:9-10 The Message (MSG)
Agapē : Unconditional love God has for us
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10 New International Version
Love each other with genuine affection,
and take delight in honoring each other.
Romans 12:10 New Living Translation
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Romans 12:11-13 New International version (NIV)
Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re happy; share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.
Romans 12:14-16 (MSG)
Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible,
as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge,
my dear friends, but leave room for
God’s wrath, for it is written:
“It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”
says the Lord.
Romans 12:17-19b (NIV)
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he’s thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.
Romans 12:20-21 (MSG)
In doing this [buying them lunch, getting them a drink],
you will heap burning coals on his head.
Proverbs 25:22 (NIV)