Romans 14:19

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

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

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

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

This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

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.

Flee sexual immorality! “Every sin that a man does is outside the body,” but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,

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

that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me.

To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some.

He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.

Let brotherly love continue.

Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.

which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate, but rather giving of thanks.

speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.

and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn away to fables.

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called “today”, lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to Yahweh’s house!”

You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God.

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

Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good.

So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state and that he may comfort your hearts.

Therefore comfort one another with these words.

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

but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith,

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.

not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.

You who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.

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.

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.

Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching.

However God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.

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

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

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, or has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.

for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ,

Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.

The men arose and went. Joshua commanded those who went to survey the land, saying, “Go walk through the land, survey it, and come again to me. I will cast lots for you here before Yahweh in Shiloh.”

See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

“Listen to me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek Yahweh. Look to the rock you were cut from, and to the quarry you were dug from.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

So the assemblies throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Yet if the unbeliever departs, let there be separation. The brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us in peace.

even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of the same mind. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.

and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Follow after love and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.

Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.