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 reasonable service.

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

2 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)

And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (aiōn g165)

3 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.

For, through the grace that was given to me, I tell every man among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think, as to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God has given him.

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

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

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

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

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

But we have gifts differing according to the grace which was given to us. He that has the gift of prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his faith.

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

If it is the gift of administration, let us give ourselves to our service.

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

Let the teacher give himself to his teaching; and he who exhorts others to his exhortation. He who gives, let him do it in singleness of mind. He who rules, let him rule with diligence; and he who shows mercy must be cheerful.

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

Let love be without insincerity. Abhor what is evil; wed yourselves to what is good.

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

As for brotherly love, be tenderly affectionate one to another, in honor preferring one another.

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

In your diligence be free from sloth. Be glowing in spirit. Slave for the master.

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

Rejoice in hope; be patient under affliction; continue stedfast in prayer.

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

Be liberal to needy saints. Practise hospitality.

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

Bless your persecutors, bless, and curse not.

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

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

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

Have full sympathy with one another. Set not your minds on high affairs, but associate with lowly folk. Do not be wise in your own conceits.

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

Do not pay back evil for evil. Aim to do what is honorable in the eyes of all.

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

If it be possible, so far as it lies with you, be at peace with all men.

19 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."

Never revenge yourself, beloved, but leave the field clear for God’s wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

20 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."

On the contrary, therefore, If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by so doing you will be heaping burning coals on his head.

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

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