Romans 12
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v1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
v2
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
v3
For I say through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
v4
For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,
v5
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another,
v6
having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
v7
or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;
v8
or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
v9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
v10
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another;
v11
not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
v12
rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
v13
contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
v14
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
v15
Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
v16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.
v17
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
v18
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
v19
Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
v20
Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
v21
Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.