How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! | How wonderful and delightful it is for brothers to live together in unity. |
Making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. | Make every possible effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. |
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Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. | Finally, all of you should be united in spirit, sympathetic, filled with love for one another, compassionate, and humble. |
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. | Over all these put on love, which is the bond of perfection. |
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. | Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. |
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. | Brethren, you were called to freedom. However, make sure that you do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Instead, serve one another in love. |