Romans 12

1 And so, I beg you, brothers, by the mercy of God, that you offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, with the subservience of your mind.

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

2 And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect. (aiōn g165)

And do not 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)

3 For I say, through the grace that has been given to me, to all who are among you: Taste no more than it is necessary to taste, but taste unto sobriety and just as God has distributed a share of the faith to each one.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to everyone among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

4 For just as, within one body, we have many parts, though all the parts do not have the same role,

For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members do not have the same function,

5 so also we, being many, are one body in Christ, and each one is a part, the one of the other.

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

6 And we each have different gifts, according to the grace that has been given to us: whether prophecy, in agreement with the reasonableness of faith;

And we have different gifts according to the grace that was given to us. If prophecy, according to the proportion of the faith;

7 or ministry, in ministering; or he who teaches, in doctrine;

if service, in the service; if teaching, in the teaching;

8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, in simplicity; he who governs, in solicitude; he who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, in generosity; leading, in diligence; showing mercy, in cheerfulness.

9 Let love be without falseness: hating evil, clinging to what is good,

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

10 loving one another with fraternal charity, surpassing one another in honor:

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; outdo one another in showing honor;

11 in solicitude, not lazy; in spirit, fervent; serving the Lord;

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

12 in hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, ever-willing;

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

13 in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

14 Bless those who are persecuting you: bless, and do not curse.

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

15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Weep with those who are weeping.

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

16 Be of the same mind toward one another: not savoring what is exalted, but consenting in humility. Do not choose to seem wise to yourself.

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be arrogant, but associate with the humble. Do not be conceited.

17 Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.

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

18 If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men.

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

19 Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.”

Do not seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for the wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."

20 So if an enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in doing so, you will heap burning coals upon his head.

Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap coals of fire on his head."

21 Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness.

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