Hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you when he said,

Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.

How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

Then some of the experts in the law answered, “Teacher, you have spoken well!”

For you are certainly giving thanks well, but the other person is not strengthened.

They court you eagerly, but for no good purpose; they want to exclude you, so that you would seek them eagerly.

You were running well; who prevented you from obeying the truth?

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

He also said to them, “You neatly reject the commandment of God in order to set up your tradition.

People were completely astounded and said, “He has done everything well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”

“But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and do so correctly, for that is what I am.

Jesus replied, “If I have said something wrong, confirm what is wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why strike me?”

Granted! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear!

So then, the one who marries his own virgin does well, but the one who does not, does better.

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

But if you fulfill the royal law as expressed in this scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.