Romans 12
1 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.
Je vous conjure donc, mes frères, par la miséricorde de Dieu, d’offrir vos corps en hostie vivante, sainte, agréable à Dieu, pour que votre culte soit raisonnable.
2 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)
Et ne vous conformez point à ce siècle, mais réformez-vous par le renouvellement de votre esprit, afin que vous reconnaissiez combien la volonté de Dieu est bonne, agréable et parfaite. (aiōn g165)
3 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].
Car je dis, en vertu de la grâce qui m’a été donnée, à tous ceux qui sont parmi vous, de ne pas être sages plus qu’il ne faut, mais de l’être avec modération, et selon la mesure de la foi que Dieu a départie à chacun.
4 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.
Car, comme dans un seul corps, nous avons beaucoup de membres, et que tous les membres n’ont point la même fonctions,
5 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!]
Ainsi, quoique beaucoup, nous sommes un seul corps en Jésus-Christ, étant tous en particulier les membres les uns des autres.
6 [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].
C’est pourquoi, comme nous avons des dons différents, selon la grâce qui nous a été donnée, que celui qui a reçu le don de prophétie en use selon l’analogie de la foi;
7 [Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
Que celui qui est appelé au ministère, s’y applique; que celui qui a reçu le don d’enseigner, enseigne;
8 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.
Que celui qui a le don d’exhorter, exhorte; que celui qui fait l’aumône, la fasse avec simplicité; que celui qui préside soit attentif; que celui qui exerce les œuvres de miséricorde les exerce avec joie.
9 Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
Charité sans déguisement, ayant le mal en horreur, vous attachant au bien;
10 Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
Vous aimant mutuellement d’un amour fraternel; vous honorant les uns les autres avec prévenance;
11 Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
Empressés au devoir, fervents d’esprit; servant le Seigneur;
12 Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
Vous réjouissant par l’espérance; patients dans la tribulation; persévérants dans la prière;
13 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]!
Dans les besoins des saints, partageant avec eux; aimant à donner l’hospitalité.
14 [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.
Bénissez ceux qui vous persécutent; bénissez, et ne maudissez point;
15 If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
Réjouissez-vous avec ceux qui se réjouissent, pleurez avec ceux qui pleurent;
16 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.
Vous unissant tous dans les mêmes sentiments; n’aspirant point à ce qui est élevé, mais vous inclinant vers ce qu’il y a de plus humble. Ne soyez point sages à vos propres yeux;
17 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!
Ne rendant à personne le mal pour le mal; ayant soin de faire le bien, non seulement devant Dieu, mais devant tous les hommes.
18 Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
S’il se peut, et autant qu’il est en vous, ayant la paix avec tous les hommes;
19 [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.”
Ne vous défendant point vous-mêmes, mes bien-aimés, mais donnez lieu à la colère; car il est écrit: À moi est la vengeance; c’est moi qui ferai la rétribution, dit le Seigneur.
20 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].”
Au contraire, si ton ennemi a faim, donne-lui à manger; s’il a soif, donne-lui à boire; car, faisant cela, tu amasseras des charbons de feu sur sa tête.
21 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]!
Ne le laisse pas vaincre par le mal, mais triomphe du mal par le bien.
