ibutes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth,
with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with
cheerfulness. (9)Let love be undissembled. Abhor that which is evil;
cleave to that which is good. (10)In brotherly affection be tenderly
attached to each other; in honour preferring one another: (11)not
slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord:
(12)rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer:
(13)communicating to the wants of the saints; prompt to hospitality.
(14)Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not. (15)Rejoice
with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep. (16)Be of the
same mind among each other. Affect not high things, but be
condescending to the lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
(17)Render to no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in
the sight of all men. (18)If possible, as far as you can, be at peace
with all men. (19)Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto
wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me; I will
recompence, saith the Lord[79]." (20)If therefore thine enemy hunger,
give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt
heap up coals of fire on his head. (21)Be not overcome of evil, but
overcome evil with good.

CHAP. XIII.

LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power
but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God. (2)Wherefore he
that sets himself against authority, resists the ordinance of God: and
they who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation. (3)For rulers
are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be
afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise
from it: (4)for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou
doest that which is evil, tremble! for he beareth not the sword in
vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to inflict wrath on him
that practises what is evil. (5)Wherefore there is a necessity for
being in subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for
conscience sake. (6)For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they are
God's ministers, continually employed on this very service. (7)Render
therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to
whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. (8)Owe no man
any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath
fulfilled the law. (9)For this, Thou shalt not com