Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. | Being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! | Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to live together in unity! |
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But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. | In addition to all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. |
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous. | To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble. |
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. | So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. |
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. | For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. |