Being Nice

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, — read the full passage →

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. — read the full passage →

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. — read the full passage →

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. — read the full passage →

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.

Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the Lord, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father’s house, and give me a true token:

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: — read the full passage →

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. — read the full passage →

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.

In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

And he said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; — read the full passage →

Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →