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.
Derhalve broeders, bezweer ik u bij de barmhartigheid Gods, uw lichamen aan te bieden als een levende offerande, heilig en welgevallig aan God; als een redelijke eredienst uwerzijds.
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)
Vormt u niet naar deze wereld, maar hervormt u door vernieuwing van inzicht, opdat gij onderscheiden moogt, wat de wil is van God, wat goed is, welbehagelijk en volmaakt. (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].
Krachtens de mij geschonken genade beveel ik aan ieder van u, zich niet hoger te stellen dan recht is, maar zich op juiste waarde te schatten volgens de maat van het geloof, die God eenieder heeft toegemeten.
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 zoals wij in één lichaam veel ledematen bezitten en niet alle ledematen dezelfde taak verrichten,
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!]
zo zijn we tezamen één lichaam in Christus, maar ieder afzonderlijk zijn we ledematen over en weer.
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].
Welnu, we hebben verschillende gaven overeenkomstig de genade, die ons geschonken is: is het een profetie, houde zich aan de maat des geloofs;
7 [Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
is het een bediening, men houde zich aan de bediening; wie leraar is, houde zich aan het onderricht;
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.
wie vermaant, houde zich aan de vermaning; wie uitdeelt, doe het in eenvoud; wie vóórzit, doe het met ijver; wie barmhartigheid beoefent, doe het blijmoedig.
9 Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
De liefde zij ongeveinsd; verfoeit het kwaad, blijft gehecht aan het goede!
10 Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
Hebt in broedermin elkander hartelijk lief, acht elkander hoger dan uzelf;
11 Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
weest onverdroten in ijver, vurig van geest in de dienst van den Heer.
12 Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
Weest blijde in de hoop, geduldig in het lijden, volhardend 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]!
helpt de heiligen in hun noden, legt u op de gastvrijheid toe.
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 ze, en vloekt ze niet.
15 If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
Weest blij met de blijden, 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. Weest niet hooghartig, maar daalt tot de eenvoudigen af; wordt niet wijs in uw eigen oog.
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 met kwaad, maar weest goedgezind jegens alle mensen;
18 Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
leeft zoveel mogelijk in vrede met iedereen, zover het althans van u afhangt.
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.”
Geliefden, wreekt u niet, maar laat het over aan de Toorn; want er staat geschreven: "Aan Mij is de wraak; Ik zal vergelden, zegt de Heer."
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].”
Maar, "als uw vijand honger heeft, geef hem te eten, en als hij dorst heeft, geef hem te drinken; want dan stapelt ge vurige kolen op zijn hoofd."
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]!
Laat u niet door het kwade overwinnen, maar overwin het kwade door het goede!
