An overseer then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober- minded, well ordered, hospitable, able to teach;

Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, because he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had loved David all his days.

And so it was, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly and said, Blessed is Jehovah this day, for He has given David a wise son over this great people!

As for the saints who are on the earth, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.

Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate. It may be that Jehovah, the God of Hosts will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother remains in death.

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born from God, and everyone who loves Him who begets also loves him who is begotten from Him.

in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility,

But in all things commending ourselves as ministers of God; in much endurance, in afflictions, in needs, in distresses,

in purity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,

through honor and dishonor, through evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;

You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and uprightly and blamelessly we were among you who believe;

Let no one despise your youth, but become an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

But flee youthful lusts; and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.