Romans 12 ~ Romans 12

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1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.

2 A nd do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Serve God with Spiritual Gifts

Do not be conformed to this world (this age),, but be transformed (changed) by the renewal of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect.

3 F or I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

For by the grace (unmerited favor of God) given to me I warn everyone among you not to estimate and think of himself more highly than he ought, but to rate his ability with sober judgment, each according to the degree of faith apportioned by God to him.

4 F or as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function,

For as in one physical body we have many parts (organs, members) and all of these parts do not have the same function or use,

5 s o we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.

So we, numerous as we are, are one body in Christ (the Messiah) and individually we are parts one of another.

6 H aving then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;

Having gifts (faculties, talents, qualities) that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them: prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith;

7 o r ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;

practical service, let him give himself to serving; he who teaches, to his teaching;

8 h e who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Behave Like a Christian

He who exhorts (encourages), to his exhortation; he who contributes, let him do it in simplicity and liberality; he who gives aid and superintends, with zeal and singleness of mind; he who does acts of mercy, with genuine cheerfulness and joyful eagerness.

9 L et love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.

love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil, but hold fast to that which is good.

10 B e kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;

Love one another with brotherly affection, giving precedence and showing honor to one another.

11 n ot lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.

12 r ejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer.

13 d istributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.

Contribute to the needs of God’s people; pursue the practice of hospitality.

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

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

15 R ejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

16 B e of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty (snobbish, high-minded, exclusive), but readily adjust yourself to and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits.

17 R epay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.

Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest and proper and noble in the sight of everyone.

18 I f it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

19 B eloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (requite), says the Lord.

20 T herefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head.

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

Do not let yourself be overcome by evil, but overcome (master) evil with good.