Romans 12

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, 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 reasonable service.

2 And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the 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 that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a 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 even as we have many members in one body, and all the 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, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.

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

6 And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of our 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 give ourselves] to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;

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

8 or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, [let him do it] with liberality; 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 hypocrisy. 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 In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honour preferring one another;

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

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

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

12 rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

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

13 communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

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

14 Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

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

15 Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

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

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. 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 Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honourable 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 in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

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

19 Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, 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 But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon 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.