Romans 12

1 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.

I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God. This is your reasonable service.

2 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. (aiōn g165)

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Do this to know what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. (aiōn g165)

3 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 I say, because of the grace that was given to me, that everyone who is among you should not think more highly of themselves than they ought to think. Instead, they should think in a wise way, just as God has given out to each one a certain amount of faith.

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

For we have many members in one body, but not all the members have the same function.

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

In the same way, we who are many are one body in Christ, and are individually members of each other.

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

We have different gifts according to the grace that was given to us. If one's gift is prophecy, let it be done according to the proportion of his faith.

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

If one's gift is service, let him serve. If one has the gift of teaching, let him teach.

8 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.

If one's gift is encouragement, let him encourage. If one's gift is giving, let him do it generously. If one's gift is leading, let it be done with care. If one's gift is in showing mercy, let it be done with cheerfulness.

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

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; hold on to that which is good.

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

Concerning love of the brothers, be affectionate to one another. Concerning honor, respect one another.

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

Concerning diligence, do not be hesitant. Concerning the spirit, be eager. Concerning the Lord, serve him.

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

Rejoice in certain hope, be patient in suffering, be faithful in prayer.

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

Share in the needs of the saints. Find many ways to show hospitality.

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

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

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

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

16 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.

Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not think in proud ways, but accept lowly people. Do not be wise in your own thoughts.

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

Repay no one evil for evil. Do good things in the sight of all people.

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

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

19 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.”

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but give way to the wrath of God. For it is written, “'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay,' says the Lord.”

20 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.”

“But if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink. For if you do this, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

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

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.