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13:1 Let us therefore, brethren, be humble, laying aside all boasting and
pride, and folly and wrath, and let us do that which is written; for the Holy
Spirit saith, Let not the wise boast in his wisdom, nor the strong in his
strength, nor the rich in his riches; but let him that boasteth make his boast
in the Lord, even by seeking him and doing judgment and justice. Let us
especially remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ which he spake when
teaching gentleness and long-suffering, for he spake thus:
13:2 Show mercy, that ye may obtain mercy; forgive, that it may be forgiven
unto you; as ye do, so shall it be done unto you; as ye give, so shall it be
given unto you; as ye judge, so shall ye be judged; as ye are kindly
affectioned, so shall kindness be showed unto you; with whatsover measure ye
measure, with the same shall it be measured unto you.
13:3 With this commandment and with these exhortations let us strengthen
ourselves, that we may walk obedient to his holy words with all humility.
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the Holy Scripture saith,
13:4 Upon whom shall I have respect but upon him that is meek and quiet, and
that trembleth at my words?