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.
In anime ni henu in zinu iko ushi barki ubardang immum iriri ya sere, wito ine ace ashime udenge wa sere barki ine ini biyau bihuma.
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)
Kati itarsi uganiya ugeme su zi ichiki iriba icukuno wasi isan zi muruba mu shine vat, vat barki ibezi imum be sa Asere anyara, imum iriri sa madi kabi. (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].
Usuro imumu iriri sa awuzani ni in nya vat uru tise, kati ma ziki ni ce nume uzina sa in zi, cah marusi in nice nume, ubinani uhem sa Asere anyame.
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.
Kasi tihihira gbardang tigati ani pum ni indai, tihihira tiginome katuma ka indaime kani.
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!]
Ane ani haru me, ko sa ti ori, ni pum ni gafi nan vana Asere, vat uru tihihira ta ce-ce tini.
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].
Vat uru mazin ni imube sa Asere anyame inki sere a nyarawe in nu buka u ni ca ubuki ini kara nuwe sa wa hem ni.
7 [Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
Inki utarsa in nanu, utarsi meme rum, unu dungara utize ta Sere tini a ma dungara.
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.
Unu bura umuruba ma cukuno ahira ubara umuruba mume, unu bengizi amanyaga tap, unu tarsa ina nu ama tarsi unu rusa abanga una katuma ku gugguni amawuzi ini iruba irum.
9 Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
Caa uhem in nacece ucukuno sarki uhira acece. Kati iwuzi imum iburi ba, inko ni muriba ihra imum be sa irizi.
10 Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
Abanga uhem uni henu, hem ini cece kang, inya acece tinanu.
11 Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
I cukuno anu umokoro, kati i cukuno cancan ba. Abanga abibe biriri soki ni nice nin. Nonzo nin ugomo Asere.
12 Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
Wuza nin iriba irum barki nikara niriba sa izini abanga aje ashi me. Natta nin muriba mushi ahira ijasi me izini usiza me. Cukuno nin ana biringira sarki umarsa.
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]!
Benki nin nihenubanyimo ijasi nacece. Kaba nin nihenu.
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.
Rigirka nin andesa wa yomo shi, kati iwu we, wuza ni we biringira bati Asere ma kpici we.
15 If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
Wuza nin iriba iru nan andesa wa zin iniriba irum, ikuri iwuzi iriba ibit nan andesa wazin imuriba mubit.
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.
I cukuno ni huma nan nihenu. Kati ibezi ace ashi me anu rusa wani.
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!
Kati igarza imum iburi nan imum iburi, Wuza imum me sa anabu wadibwadi iri tinanu tishi me.
18 Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
Wuza nin imum me sa idi wu icukuno merum nan nihenu.
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.”
Kati igarza imum iburi ahira imum iburi ba, wuza nin ticukum kati irizi anyimo iriba izenze yasere, amu nyertike aguna “ugarsa imum iburi ura atari ti ugomo Asere tini.”
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].”
Barki ani me, inki aroni ishina iweme ma kunna ikomo, nya we imum ya re, inki wa kunna niwe ni mei nya we mei wa si. Inki wa wuza ani, uzini urso uwe a'ne ura ani ce ani.
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]!
Kati iceki iwuza imum iburi ihunguko muriba mushi me, barki ca iwuza imum iriri icukuno amuriba mushi me.
