The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans

⭑ Literal Standard Version :: World English Bible Catholic ⭑

- Chapter 12 -

(1 Corinthians 3:16–23; 1 Corinthians 6:18–20)

I call on you, therefore, brothers, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies [as] a sacrifice—living, sanctified, acceptable to God—your intelligent service;

and do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what [is] the will of God—the good, and acceptable, and perfect.

For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think above what it ought to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God dealt a measure of faith,

for as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same office,

so we, the many, are one body in Christ, and members of one another—each one.

And having gifts, different according to the grace that was given to us: whether prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;

or ministry, in the ministry; or he who is teaching, in the teaching;

or he who is exhorting, in the exhortation; he who is sharing, in simplicity; he who is leading, in diligence; he who is doing kindness, in cheerfulness.

Love, Zeal, Hope, Hospitality

(John 13:31–35; 1 John 3:11–24)

The love unhypocritical: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;

in the love of brothers, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honor going before one another;

in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; serving the LORD;

in the hope rejoicing; in the tribulation enduring; in the prayer persevering;

to the necessities of the holy ones communicating; the hospitality pursuing.

Forgiveness

(Matthew 18:21–35)

Bless those persecuting you; bless, and do not curse;

to rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping,

of the same mind toward one another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; do not become wise in your own conceit;

giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.

If possible—so far as in you—with all men being in peace;

not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it has been written: “Vengeance [is] Mine,

I will repay again, says the LORD”; if, then, your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head.

Do not be overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.

(1 Corinthians 3:16–23; 1 Corinthians 6:18–20)

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.

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.

For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

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

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

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

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

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.

Love, Zeal, Hope, Hospitality

(John 13:31–35; 1 John 3:11–24)

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

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

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

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

contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.

Forgiveness

(Matthew 18:21–35)

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

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

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.

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

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

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.” (a)

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.”(b)

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

Footnotes

(a)12:19 ℘ Deuteronomy 32:35

(b)12:20 ℘ Proverbs 25:21-22