TSK · Mark 9:50

Can food that is tasteless be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?

A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers truly live in unity!

But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.

“I give you a new commandment– to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

Final Exhortations and Greetings Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

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

You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it would give grace to those who hear.

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that– whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent– I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Exhortation to Unity and Love Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

Do Not Reject God’s Warning Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.