Being Nice

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, — read the full passage →

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we live through him.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,

Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don’t let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.

So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted. — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

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

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself? — read the full passage →

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

“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed. — read the full passage →

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters. — read the full passage →

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus;

in pureness, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,

Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”

But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love.

Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Praise be to Yahweh, for he has shown me his marvelous loving kindness in a strong city.

Now therefore, please swear to me by Yahweh, since I have dealt kindly with you, that you also will deal kindly with my father’s house, and give me a true token;

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; — read the full passage →

if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious:

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently: — read the full passage →

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.

Tear your heart, and not your garments, and turn to Yahweh, your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and relents from sending calamity.

Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.

But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.

The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my loving kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed,” says Yahweh who has mercy on you.

In overflowing wrath I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting loving kindness will I have mercy on you,” says Yahweh your Redeemer.

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

David said to him, “Don’t be afraid of him; for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your father. You shall eat bread at my table continually.”

He said, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, because you didn’t follow young men, whether poor or rich.

And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; — read the full passage →

Don’t count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

and to respect and honor them in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction 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 over all, and through all, and in us all.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →