1 ¶ Therefore, I beseech you brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies in living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing unto God, which is your rational worship.

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.

2 A nd be not conformed to this age, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your soul that ye may experience what is that good and well pleasing and perfect will of God.

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.

3 T herefore I say through the grace given unto me, to all those that are among you not to obtain more knowledge than is prudent to know, but to obtain knowledge with temperance, each one according to the measure of faith that God has dealt.

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.

4 F or in the manner that we have many members in one body, nevertheless all the members do not have the same operation;

For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,

5 l ikewise many of us are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

6 S o that having different gifts according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, according to the measure of faith;

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

7 o r ministry, in serving; or he that teaches, in doctrine;

or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

8 h e that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, let him do it in simplicity; he that presides, in earnest care; he that shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

9 L et love be without dissimulation, abhorring that which is evil, causing you to come unto that which is good;

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

10 l oving one another with brotherly love, with honour preferring one another;

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another;

11 n ot slothful in earnest care, but fervent in the Spirit, serving the Lord,

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

12 r ejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, constant in prayer,

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

13 s haring for the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

14 B less those who persecute you: bless, and do not curse.

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

15 R ejoice with those that rejoice and weep with those that weep.

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

16 B e unanimous among yourselves, not high minded, but accommodating the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

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.

17 N ot repaying anyone evil for evil; procuring that which is good not only in the sight of God, but even in the sight of all men.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

18 I f it can be done, as much as is possible on your part, live in peace with all men.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

19 N ot defending yourselves, dearly beloved; but rather give place unto the wrath of God, for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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.”

20 T herefore, if thine enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

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.”

21 D o not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.