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.

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.

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)

Don’t 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 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 I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is amongst 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.

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 all the members don’t have the same function,

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

so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually 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;

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

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

Rejoice with those who rejoice. 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.

Be of the same mind one towards another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

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

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

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

If it is possible, as much as it is up to 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."

Don’t 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.”

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."

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.”

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

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.