⁶ Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is ^(A)given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us ^(B)prophesy in proportion to our faith; ⁷ or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; ^(C)he who teaches, in teaching; ^8 (D)he who exhorts, in exhortation; ^(E)he who gives, with liberality; ^(F)he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, ^(G)with cheerfulness.

Behave Like a Christian

^9 (H)Let love be without hypocrisy. ^(I)Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. ^10 (J)Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, ^(K)in honor giving preference to one another; ¹¹ not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; ^12 (L)rejoicing in hope, ^(M)patient^[a] in tribulation, ^(N)continuing steadfastly in prayer; ^13 (O)distributing to the needs of the saints, ^(P)given^[b] to hospitality.

^14 (Q)Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. ^15 (R)Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. ^16 (S)Be of the same mind toward one another. ^(T)Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.