Romains 12
1 Je vous exhorte donc, frères, par les compassions de Dieu, à offrir vos corps comme un sacrifice vivant, saint, agréable à Dieu, ce qui sera de votre part un culte raisonnable.
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.
2 Ne vous conformez pas au siècle présent, mais soyez transformés par le renouvellement de l’intelligence, afin que vous discerniez quelle est la volonté de Dieu, ce qui est bon, agréable et parfait. (aiōn g165)
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)
3 Par la grâce qui m’a été donnée, je dis à chacun de vous de n’avoir pas de lui-même une trop haute opinion, mais de revêtir des sentiments modestes, selon la mesure de foi que Dieu a départie à chacun.
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].
4 Car, comme nous avons plusieurs membres dans un seul corps, et que tous les membres n’ont pas la même fonction,
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.
5 ainsi, nous qui sommes plusieurs, nous formons un seul corps en Christ, et nous sommes tous membres les uns des autres.
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!]
6 Puisque nous avons des dons différents, selon la grâce qui nous a été accordée, que celui qui a le don de prophétie l’exerce selon l’analogie de la foi;
[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].
7 que celui qui est appelé au ministère s’attache à son ministère; que celui qui enseigne s’attache à son enseignement,
[Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
8 et celui qui exhorte à l’exhortation. Que celui qui donne le fasse avec libéralité; que celui qui préside le fasse avec zèle; que celui qui pratique la miséricorde le fasse avec joie.
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.
9 Que la charité soit sans hypocrisie. Ayez le mal en horreur; attachez-vous fortement au bien.
Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
10 Par amour fraternel, soyez pleins d’affection les uns pour les autres; par honneur, usez de prévenances réciproques.
Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
11 Ayez du zèle, et non de la paresse. Soyez fervents d’esprit. Servez le Seigneur.
Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
12 Réjouissez-vous en espérance. Soyez patients dans l’affliction. Persévérez dans la prière.
Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
13 Pourvoyez aux besoins des saints. Exercez l’hospitalité.
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]!
14 Bénissez ceux qui vous persécutent, bénissez et ne maudissez pas.
[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.
15 Réjouissez-vous avec ceux qui se réjouissent; pleurez avec ceux qui pleurent.
If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
16 Ayez les mêmes sentiments les uns envers les autres. N’aspirez pas à ce qui est élevé, mais laissez-vous attirer par ce qui est humble. Ne soyez point sages à vos propres yeux.
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.
17 Ne rendez à personne le mal pour le mal. Recherchez ce qui est bien devant tous les hommes.
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!
18 S’il est possible, autant que cela dépende de vous, soyez en paix avec tous les hommes.
Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
19 Ne vous vengez point vous-mêmes, bien-aimés, mais laissez agir la colère; car il est écrit: A moi la vengeance, à moi la rétribution, dit le Seigneur.
[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.”
20 Mais si ton ennemi a faim, donne-lui à manger; s’il a soif, donne-lui à boire; car en agissant ainsi, ce sont des charbons ardents que tu amasseras sur sa tête.
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].”
21 Ne te laisse pas vaincre par le mal, mais surmonte le mal par le bien.
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]!
