Romans 12
1 My fellow believers, since God has acted mercifully [toward you] in so many ways, I appeal to [all of] you that you present yourselves [SYN] [to him by making yourselves like] holy sacrifices [MET]. [Make yourselves sacrifices] that he is pleased with, sacrifices that are living/alive, [not ones that are dead/killed. Since God has done so much for you/us], this is the [only] appropriate way to serve him.
Ik bid u dan, broeders, door de ontfermingen Gods, dat gij uw lichamen stelt tot een levende, heilige en Gode welbehagelijke offerande, welke is uw redelijke godsdienst.
2 Do not let anything non-Christian determine how you should act. Instead, let God change your [way of life] by making your way of thinking new, in order that you may know what he wants you to do. That is, you will know what is good, and you will know what pleases [God], and you will know how to be all that he wants you to be. (aiōn g165)
En wordt dezer wereld niet gelijkvormig; maar wordt veranderd door de vernieuwing uws gemoeds, opdat gij moogt beproeven, welke de goede, en welbehagelijke en volmaakte wil van God zij. (aiōn g165)
3 Because God has kindly appointed me [to be his apostle], which I did not deserve, I say this to every one of you: Do not think about yourselves more highly than what is right for you to think! Instead, think [about yourselves] in a sensible way that [corresponds to the abilities] that God has given you [because] you trust [in Christ].
Want door de genade, die mij gegeven is, zeg ik een iegelijk, die onder u is, dat hij niet wijs zij boven hetgeen men behoort wijs te zijn; maar dat hij wijs zij tot matigheid, gelijk als God een iegelijk de mate des geloofs gedeeld heeft.
4 Although a person has one body, it consists of many parts. All of the parts are needed for [the body], but they do not all function the same way.
Want gelijk wij in een lichaam vele leden hebben, en de leden alle niet dezelfde werking hebben;
5 Similarly we, [although we are] many, are [united into] one group because of our relationship with Christ, and we belong to one another. [So no one should act as though he] is needed by God more [than others are!]
Alzo zijn wij velen een lichaam in Christus, maar elkeen zijn wij elkanders leden.
6 [Instead], since each one of us can do various things that differ according to the abilities that [God has] given to us, [we should do them diligently and cheerfully]! Those whom [God has enabled] to speak messages from him [should speak] what corresponds to what they believe [God told them].
Hebbende nu verscheidene gaven, naar de genade, die ons gegeven is,
7 [Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
Zo laat ons die gaven besteden, hetzij profetie, naar de mate des geloofs; hetzij bediening, in het bedienen; hetzij die leert, in het leren;
8 Those [whom God has enabled to] encourage/exhort [his people] should do that. Those who share [their goods/money with others] should do it sincerely/generously. Those who lead [the congregation] should do it wholeheartedly. Those who help the needy should do it cheerfully.
Hetzij die vermaant, in het vermanen; die uitdeelt, in eenvoudigheid; die een voorstander is, in naarstigheid; die barmhartigheid doet, in blijmoedigheid.
9 Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
De liefde zij ongeveinsd. Hebt een afkeer van het boze, en hangt het goede aan.
10 Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
Hebt elkander hartelijk lief met broederlijke liefde; met eer de een de ander voorgaande.
11 Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
Zijt niet traag in het benaarstigen. Zijt vurig van geest. Dient den Heere.
12 Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
Verblijdt u in de hoop. Zijt geduldig in de verdrukking. Volhardt in het gebed.
13 If any of God’s people lacks anything, share with them [what you have]! Readily take care of [travelers who need a place to stay]!
Deelt mede tot de behoeften der heiligen. Tracht naar herbergzaamheid.
14 [Ask God to] be kind to those who (persecute you/cause you to suffer) [because you believe in Jesus! Ask him to] be kind to them; do not [ask him to] cause bad things to happen to them.
Zegent hen, die u vervolgen; zegent en vervloekt niet.
15 If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
Verblijdt u met de blijden; en weent met de wenenden.
16 Desire for others what you desire for yourselves (OR, Live harmoniously with each other)! Do not do things because you want to be [famous]! Instead, be content to do [tasks that others consider that only] unimportant people do (OR, [to associate with unimportant] people). Do not consider yourselves wise.
Weest eensgezind onder elkander. Tracht niet naar de hoge dingen, maar voegt u tot de nederige. Zijt niet wijs bij uzelven.
17 Do not do something evil to anyone [who has done] something evil to you. Act in a way that all people will recognize as good!
Vergeldt niemand kwaad voor kwaad. Bezorgt hetgeen eerlijk is voor alle mensen.
18 Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
Indien het mogelijk is, zoveel in u is, houdt vrede met alle mensen.
19 [My fellow believers] whom I love, do not do something evil in return when people do something evil to you! Instead, allow [God] to punish them [MTY], because it is {someone has} written [in the Scriptures that] the Lord [said], “‘It is my responsibility to take revenge; I am the one who will punish [people who do something something evil to you] [DOU],’ says the Lord.”
Wreekt uzelven niet, beminden, maar geeft den toorn plaats; want er is geschreven: Mij komt de wraak toe; Ik zal het vergelden, zegt de Heere.
20 Instead of [doing something evil to those who have done something evil to you], [do as the Scriptures teach]: “If your [(sg)] enemies are hungry, feed them! If they are thirsty, give them something to drink! By doing that, you [(sg)] will cause them to feel ashamed [and perhaps they will change their attitude toward you] [IDM].”
Indien dan uw vijand hongert, zo spijzigt hem; indien hem dorst, zo geeft hem te drinken; want dat doende, zult gij kolen vuurs op zijn hoofd hopen.
21 Do not let evil [things that others have done to you] overcome you [(sg) by making you do evil things to them!] [PRS] Instead, overcome the evil [things that they have done] by [doing] good [deeds to them]!
Wordt van het kwade niet overwonnen, maar overwint het kwade door het goede.
