When the day of Pentecost came, all the believers were gathered together in one place.

The group of believers was one in mind and heart. None of them said that any of their belongings were their own, but they all shared with one another everything they had.

Have the same concern for everyone. Do not be proud, but accept humble duties. Do not think of yourselves as wise.

And may God, the source of patience and encouragement, enable you to have the same point of view among yourselves by following the example of Christ Jesus,

By the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ I appeal to all of you, my friends, to agree in what you say, so that there will be no divisions among you. Be completely united, with only one thought and one purpose.

However that may be, let us go forward according to the same rules we have followed until now.

"Long ago I gave these commands to my people: 'You must see that justice is done, and must show kindness and mercy to one another.

You should have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you.'

But a Samaritan who was traveling that way came upon the man, and when he saw him, his heart was filled with pity.

Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep.

If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it; if one part is praised, all the other parts share its happiness.

For God will not show mercy when he judges the person who has not been merciful; but mercy triumphs over judgment.

But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.

Now that by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves and have come to have a sincere love for other believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart.

Respect everyone, love other believers, honor God, and respect the Emperor.

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

Keep on loving one another as Christians.

to your godliness add Christian affection; and to your Christian affection add love.

We know that we have left death and come over into life; we know it because we love others. Those who do not love are still under the power of death.

My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.

This, then, is how we will know that we belong to the truth; this is how we will be confident in God's presence.

As a father is kind to his children, so the LORD is kind to those who honor him.

If you get rich by charging interest and taking advantage of people, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor.

You should have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you.'

We call them happy because they endured. You have heard of Job's patience, and you know how the Lord provided for him in the end. For the Lord is full of mercy and compassion.

The next day we arrived at Sidon. Julius was kind to Paul and allowed him to go and see his friends, to be given what he needed.

Not far from that place were some fields that belonged to Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us kindly and for three days we were his guests.

Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort.

Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.

Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him.

Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God.

In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

Put into practice what you learned and received from me, both from my words and from my actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you.

You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.