Romans 12

1 I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

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 be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (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 given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

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 as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

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

5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

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

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion 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, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

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

8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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

9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

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

10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

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

11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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

12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

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

13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

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

14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

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

15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

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

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

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

17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest 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 be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

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

19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith 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 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on 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 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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