Do everything without complaining or arguing,

Of course some of them preach Christ because they are jealous and quarrelsome, but others from genuine good will.

These do so from love, because they know that God has given me the work of defending the gospel.

Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice.

Let us conduct ourselves properly, as people who live in the light of day---no orgies or drunkenness, no immorality or indecency, no fighting or jealousy.

because you still live as the people of this world live. When there is jealousy among you and you quarrel with one another, doesn't this prove that you belong to this world, living by its standards?

I am afraid that when I get there I will find you different from what I would like you to be and you will find me different from what you would like me to be. I am afraid that I will find quarreling and jealousy, hot tempers and selfishness, insults and gossip, pride and disorder.

But if you act like wild animals, hurting and harming each other, then watch out, or you will completely destroy one another.

in worship of idols and witchcraft. People become enemies and they fight; they become jealous, angry, and ambitious. They separate into parties and groups;

they are envious, get drunk, have orgies, and do other things like these. I warn you now as I have before: those who do these things will not possess the Kingdom of God.

We must not be proud or irritate one another or be jealous of one another.

But now you must get rid of all these things: anger, passion, and hateful feelings. No insults or obscene talk must ever come from your lips.

is swollen with pride and knows nothing. He has an unhealthy desire to argue and quarrel about words, and this brings on jealousy, disputes, insults, evil suspicions,

But if in your heart you are jealous, bitter, and selfish, don't sin against the truth by boasting of your wisdom.

Where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is also disorder and every kind of evil.

Don't think that there is no truth in the scripture that says, "The spirit that God placed in us is filled with fierce desires."

But the grace that God gives is even stronger. As the scripture says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Rid yourselves, then, of all evil; no more lying or hypocrisy or jealousy or insulting language.

Be like newborn babies, always thirsty for the pure spiritual milk, so that by drinking it you may grow up and be saved.

Jesus noticed how some of the guests were choosing the best places, so he told this parable to all of them:

and your host, who invited both of you, would have to come and say to you, 'Let him have this place.' Then you would be embarrassed and have to sit in the lowest place.

For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great."

I tell you," said Jesus, "the tax collector, and not the Pharisee, was in the right with God when he went home. For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great."

Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another.

For I am the least of all the apostles---I do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted God's church.

Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another.

Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ.

In the same way you younger people must submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, "God resists the proud, but shows favor to the humble."