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If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others.[a] If it is sharing, share generously.[b] If it is leading, lead enthusiastically.[c] If it is helping, help cheerfully.[d]

Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.

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  1. Romans 12:8 Lit. If encouraging, in encouragement
  2. Romans 12:8 Lit. The one who shares, with generosity
  3. Romans 12:8 Lit. The one who leads, with enthusiasm
  4. Romans 12:8 Lit. The one who helps, with cheerfulness

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(A) if it is giving, then give generously;(B) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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Love must be sincere.(C) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(D) 10 Be devoted to one another in love.(E) Honor one another above yourselves.(F)

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  1. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others