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.
Hinu, valongo vangu, ndava Chapanga ana lipyana neju kwitu, nikuvayupa neju mujiwusayi mwavene luteta lweluvili mumi, muvya mwavamsopi na kukita geigana Chapanga. Yeniyi ndi njila ya chakaka ya kumgundamila Chapanga.
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)
Mkoto kulanda mambu ga mulima uwu, nambu Chapanga ang'anamusayi mitima yinu kwa kung'anamusa maholo ginu. Penapo ndi yati mwimanya maganu ga Chapanga gala gabwina gegamganisa mwene na cheigana nyenye muvyai. (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].
Ndava ya ubwina wa Chapanga weanipeli, nikuvajovela mwavoha, mkoto kujilola kuvya vavaha kuliku chemwiganikiwa kuvya. Palaha paki muvya na luhala mukuholalela kwinu na mjipimayi mwavene kulandana na sadika yemupewili na Chapanga.
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.
Muhiga yimonga muvi viwungu vyamahele, nambu kila chimonga na lihengu laki.
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!]
Mewawa pamonga tete tavamahele, tivii higa yimonga mukuwunga na Kilisitu, na kila mmonga ndi chiwungu cha higa ya muyaki.
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].
Hinu, kila mundu avi na njombi yaki ngati chatipewili ubwina wa Chapanga. Mweavi na njombi ya kujova ujumbi kuhuma kwa Chapanga ndi iganikiwa ajova ngati cheyivili sadika yaki.
7 [Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
Mundu mweapewili njombi ya kuvahengela vangi ndi avahengelayi. Mundu mweavi na njombi ya kuwula ndi awulayi.
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.
Mweapewili njombi ya kuvakangamalisa mtima vangi ndi akitayi chenicho. Mweapewili njombi ya kuvapela vangi cheavili nachu na avapelayi kwa mtima msopi. Mweakuvalongosa vangi na avalongosayi bwina, mweakuvahengela lipyana vangi ndi akitayi chenicho kwa luheku.
9 Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
Uganu winu uvyayi changali uhomela. Mugayomela gahakau, mugakamulayi gabwina.
10 Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
Mgananayi ngati valongo, kila mmonga amutopesa hoti muyaki kuliku cheakujitopesa mwene.
11 Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
Muhenga lihengu kwa kukangamala amala mkoto kuvya vakata na mukumuhengela BAMBU kwa mtima winu woha.
12 Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
Huvalila yinu yivakita kuvya na sangaluka magono goha. Pamwig'aiswa musindimala, mumyupayi Chapanga lukumbi lwoha.
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]!
Muvatangatila vandu va Chapanga maganu gavi, muvapokela vayehe kwa mtima wa bwina.
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.
Mumuyupa Chapanga avamotisa vandu voha vevakuvang'aisa, muvamotisa mkoto kuvapela likoto.
15 If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
Muheka pamonga na voha veviheka, muvemba pamonga na voha vevivemba.
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.
Mtama bwina nyenye kwa nyenye. Mkoto kumeka, nambu mtama na mu ungolongondi. Mkoto kujiholalela kuvya muvi na luhala neju.
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!
Mundu akakukitila uhakau veve ukoto kumuwuyisila uhakau. Uvyai na mtima wa kukita gabwina palongolo ya kila mundu.
18 Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
Mukangamala kwa upandi winu kutama kwa uteke na vandu voha.
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.”
Vakozi vangu, mkoto kulipisa uhakau, nambu mumlekela Chapanga akita lijambu lenilo mu ligoga laki, muni Mayandiku Gamsopi gijova, Ijova BAMBU, na “Kuvabuna uhakau ndi lihengu langu.”
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].”
Nambu ngati Mayandiku Gamsopi chegijova, “Likoko waku ngati ana njala yikumvina, umpela chakulya, na ngati avi na njota, mpela manji aywayi. Muni mukukita chenicho ukumkita akola soni.”
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]!
Kotoka kuyidakila kuhotolewa na uhakau, nambu uhotola uhakau kwa ubwina.
