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 spiritual service.

For this reason I make request to you, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you will give your bodies as a living offering, holy, pleasing to God, which is the worship it is right for you to give him.

2 Do not be conformed to this age (aiōn g165), 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.

And let not your behaviour be like that of this world, but be changed and made new in mind, so that by experience you may have knowledge of the good and pleasing and complete purpose of God. (aiōn g165)

3 For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.

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

For, as we have a number of parts in one body, but all the parts have not the same use,

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

So we, though we are a number of persons, are one body in Christ, and are dependent on one another;

6 having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

And having different qualities by reason of the grace given to us, such as the quality of a prophet, let it be made use of in relation to the measure of our faith;

7 or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

Or the position of a Deacon of the church, let a man give himself to it; or he who has the power of teaching, let him make use of it;

8 or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a serious mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy.

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

Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good.

10 In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,

Be kind to one another with a brother's love, putting others before yourselves in honour;

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

Be not slow in your work, but be quick in spirit, as the Lord's servants;

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

Being glad in hope, quiet in trouble, at all times given to prayer,

13 contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.

Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.

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

Give blessing and not curses to those who are cruel to you.

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

Take part in the joy of those who are glad, and in the grief of those who are sorrowing.

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own conceits.

Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

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

Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.

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

As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.

19 Do not seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Do not give punishment for wrongs done to you, dear brothers, but give way to the wrath of God; for it is said in the holy Writings, Punishment is mine, I will give reward, says the Lord.

20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.

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

Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.