14 ^lBless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

17 ^oRepay no one evil for evil, but ^pgive thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, ^qlive peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, ^rnever avenge yourselves, but leave it¹ to the wrath of God, for it is written, ^s“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”