Pāvilavēstulē Romiešiem 12
1 Tāpēc, brāļi, es jūs lūdzu caur Dieva apžēlošanām, ka jūs savas miesas nodotu par dzīvu, svētu un Dievam patīkamu upuri; tā lai ir jūsu prātīgā Dieva kalpošana.
I entreat you, then, friends, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.
2 Un nepaliekat šai pasaulei līdzīgi, bet pārvēršaties, savā prātā atjaunodamies, ka jūs varat pārbaudīt, kas ir tas labais un patīkamais un pilnīgais Dieva prāts. (aiōn g165)
Do not conform to the fashion of this world; but be transformed by the complete change that has come over your minds, so that you may discern what God’s will is – all that is good, acceptable, and perfect. (aiōn g165)
3 Jo caur to žēlastību, kas man ir dota, es ikvienam jūsu starpā saku, ka nevienam nebūs pārgudram būt vairāk, nekā tam pieklājās gudram būt; bet ka tam būs prātīgi gudram būt, kā kuram Dievs ir izdalījis ticības mēru.
In fulfilment of the charge with which I have been entrusted, I tell every one of you not to think more highly of themselves than they ought to think, but to think until they learn to think soberly – in accordance with the measure of faith that God has allotted to each.
4 Jo itin kā mums vienā miesā ir daudz locekļu, bet visiem tiem locekļiem nav vienāds darbs;
For, just as in the human body there is a union of many parts, and each part has its own function,
5 Tāpat mēs daudzi esam viena miesa iekš Kristus, bet savā starpā mēs esam cits cita locekļi.
so we, by our union in Christ, many though we are, form but one body, and individually we are related one to another as its parts.
6 Un mums ir dažādas dāvanas pēc tās žēlastības, kas mums dota.
Since our gifts differ in accordance with the particular charge entrusted to us, if our gift is to preach, let our preaching correspond to our faith;
7 Ja kam ir praviešu mācība, lai tā saietās ar ticību; ja kam kāds amats, tas lai paliek tai amatā; ja kas māca, tas lai paliek tai mācīšanā;
if it is to minister to others, let us devote ourselves to our ministry; the teacher to their teaching,
8 Ja kas pamāca, tas lai paliek tai pamācīšanā; kas ko dod, lai to dara iekš vientiesības; kas valda, lai to dara rūpīgi; kas apžēlojās, lai to dara ar prieku.
the counselor to their counsel. Let the person who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let the person who is in authority exercise due diligence; let the person who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.
9 Mīlestība lai ir bezviltīga; ienīstat ļaunu, pieķeraties labam.
Let your love be sincere. Hate the wrong; cling to the right.
10 Lai brāļu mīlestība jūsu starpā ir sirsnīga, un godu dodot nākat viens otram pretī.
In the love of the community of the Lord’s followers, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;
11 Neesiet kūtri iekš tā, kas jums jādara; esiet dedzīgi garā, kalpojiet Tam Kungam.
never flagging in zeal; fervent in spirit; serving the Master;
12 Esiet priecīgi cerībā, pacietīgi bēdās, pastāvīgi lūgšanās.
rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;
13 Nāciet palīgā tiem svētiem viņu vajadzībās; dodiet labprāt mājas vietu.
relieving the wants of Christ’s people; devoted to hospitality.
14 Svētījiet tos, kas jūs vajā, svētījiet un nelādiet.
Bless your persecutors – bless and never curse.
15 Līksmojaties ar līksmiem un raudiet ar tiem, kas raud.
Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.
16 Esiet savā starpā vienprātīgi, nedzīdamies pēc augstām lietām, bet turēdamies pazemīgi.
Let the same spirit of sympathy animate you all, not a spirit of pride; enjoy the company of ordinary people. Do not think too highly of yourselves.
17 Neliekaties paši gudri esoši; neatmaksājiet nevienam ļaunu ar ļaunu, turaties pa godam visu cilvēku priekšā.
Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what everyone will recognise as honourable.
18 Ja tas var būt, no savas puses turat mieru ar visiem cilvēkiem.
If it is possible, as far as rests with you, live peaceably with everyone.
19 Neatriebjaties paši, mīļie, bet dodiet vietu Dieva dusmībai. Jo ir rakstīts: “Man pieder atriebšana! Es atmaksāšu,” saka Tas Kungs.
Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the wrath of God; for scripture declares – “‘It is for me to avenge, I will requite,’ says the Lord.”
20 Tad nu, ja tavs ienaidnieks ir izsalcis, tad ēdini to; ja tas izslāpis, tad dzirdini to. Jo to darīdams tu kvēlainas ogles sakrāsi uz viņa galvu.
Rather – “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
21 Ļaunums lai tevi neuzvar, bet uzvari tu ļaunumu ar labumu.
Never be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.
