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.
Mwi evalunkidwangwa, niekhuvadova, khukhisa ikya Nguluve, muhumyie eimivieli gyienyo yieve nekhelo ienyumi, imbalanche, iyienoghelanile pamiho agha Nguluve. Ulwa lwu lyesayo lyenyo ulunonu.
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)
Mlakhikhonga ikheilunga eikhi, musyetukhe ukhuva vapya vamusango ghienyo. Muyiemanye eilweli iyalugano ulwa Nguluve uluunonu, ulunoghelaniele nukhwidihana. (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].
Ulwa khuva ulusayo uluniekhaviele nikhumbula khila munu uvyaliekhulyumwe alekhage ukhunchova amavaha aghalutilile nduvugakhanughiwagwa, avinchage nukhwilola nukhuduga, nduvu uNguluve aghavile khila munu eikhighavilo lyueidikho.
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.
Nduvuwu umbieli ghumu ghuliniefi ifilungielo fingi, ifilunghili ifi safiliene imbombo yeimo.
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!]
Nayufye tulievinigi, tulie umbieli ghumo mwa Klisiti, na yufwe khila munu alienikhilungielo ikya mwene khunine.
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].
Tulinifikhungielwa ifisafi hwanine khiela munu ukhukhongana nulusayo ulutukhavile.
7 [Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
Tungave mukhutangiela tutangielage, avanyakhumanyisya vamanyisyaghe.
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.
Unya khuvunga, avungaghe, unyanumbula ienonu avombaghe khunumbula, uvilongoncha alongonchaghe na makha, unyakhisa avoneisyaghe ulukheghelo.
9 Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
Ulughano lulekhaghe ukhuva lwa vudetelenchi; uliekhalalielaghe ielivivi, wibatieliele eilinonu.
10 Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
Muughananage yumwe khulughano ulwa khilukholo. Khulughano muvalongonchaghe ava yienyo.
11 Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
Mlekhaghe ukhuva voolo, muvinchaghe nukwiyumilincha, munumbula vumukhumbombela Untwa.
12 Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
Khuluhuvielo, muhovokhaghe mumbupala vumupuliekhiela, mukyiesaya, mwieyumilienchage.
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]!
Vukhundiwa khuvavalanche vumunkhonga uvudekhedekhe, ukhuvupieliela avagheni mwintangaghe.
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.
Muvasayaghe avikhuvaviphiencha; muvasayaghe mulekhe ukhuva kholola.
15 If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
Muhovokhaghe navihovokha numwe, mulielaghe naviliela numwe.
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.
Muphuliehanaghe mutamaghe ndunonchehencho navayienyo. Mlekhaghe ukwieghienia, muvinchage vanu vakhuvatanga avalemilwe. Khange mlekhaghe ukwieghinia ukhuta mukhimanyile khila khinu.
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!
Mulekhaghe ukhung'omba umunu uvuvivi khu khuvuvivi. Muvombaghe inonu pha miho ghavanu voni.
18 Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
Ulwa khuva uluvafu ulunghe khulyumwe, muntamaghe nulunonchehencho na vanu voni.
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.”
Vaghane, mulekhage ukhuhomba imbivi, hange muhenaghe uluviepho lwa Nguluve. Ulwa khuva liesimbiwe, 'Uluhombo luliepakyanya palyune; Une nielahomba,' inchova Untwa.”
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].”
“Khumbe unduguu vako angave nienjala undiesye. Angave nikyumiela, inywesye. Ulwa khuva ukhughaha eiwo wiva vukhuntumiela amakhalasiela agha mwoto pantwe pamwene.”
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]!
Vulekhaghe ukhukhutola uvuvivi, humbe vulemwaghe uvuvivi khuvunonu.
