1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

2If I have the gift …

1But know this: Hard times …

2For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemous, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

3without natural affection, irreconcilable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, having no love for what is good,

13bearing with one another and …

14Above all, put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

15Let the peace of 3:15 God 95.2% ¦ Christ CT 4.8%God rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

8if it is exhortation, he …

9Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Take the lead in honoring one another.