getting along with others
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18If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men.
19Therefore, let us love God, for God first loved us. 20If anyone says that he loves God, but hates his brother, then he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother, whom he does see, in what way can he love God, whom he does not see? 21And this is the commandment that we have from God, that he who loves God must also love his brother.
34I give you a new commandment: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, so also must you love one another.
14Pursue peace with everyone. Pursue sanctity, without which no one shall see God.
11The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.
14Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.
3not so as to dominate by means of the clerical state, but so as to be formed into a flock from the heart. 4And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory. 5Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace.
4Let each of you not consider anything to be your own, but rather to belong to others.
12And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation. But free us from evil. Amen. 14For if you will forgive men their sins, your heavenly Father also will forgive you your offenses. 15But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your sins.
6The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.
21Be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.
16The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
32And be kind and merciful to one another, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.
1A Canticle in steps: of David. Behold, how good and how pleasing it is for brothers to dwell in unity. 2It is like the ointment on the head that descended to the beard, the beard of Aaron, which descended to the hem of his garment. 3It is like the dew of Hermon, which descended from mount Zion. For in that place, the Lord has commanded a blessing, and life, even unto eternity.