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.
Rogo-vos, pois, irmãos, pelas misericórdias de Deus, que apresenteis os vossos corpos como sacrifício vivo, santo e agradável a Deus, [que é] o vosso culto racional.
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)
E não vos conformeis com a presente era; mas transformai-vos pela renovação da vossa mentalidade, para que experimenteis qual seja a boa, agradável, e perfeita vontade de Deus. (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].
Pois, pela graça que me foi dada, digo a cada um dentre vós que não se estime mais do que convém se estimar; em vez disso, cada um estime a si mesmo com bom senso, conforme a medida de fé que Deus repartiu a cada um.
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.
Porque assim como em um corpo temos muitos membros, e nem todos os membros têm a mesma função,
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!]
assim também nós, [ainda que] muitos, somos um único corpo em Cristo; porém, individualmente, membros uns dos outros.
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].
Temos, contudo, diferentes dons, segundo a graça que nos foi dada: se é o de profecia, seja segundo a medida da fé;
7 [Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
se é o de serviço, seja em servir; se é o de ensino, seja em ensinar;
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.
se é o de exortação, seja em exortar; o que reparte, [reparta] com generosidade; o que lidera, [lidere] com empenho, o que usa de misericórdia, [faça-o] com alegria.
9 Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
O amor seja sem hipocrisia. Odiai o mal, e apegai-vos ao bem.
10 Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
Amai-vos cordialmente uns aos outros com amor de irmãos, preferindo honrar uns aos outros.
11 Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
Não sejais vagarosos em mostrardes empenho. Sede fervorosos de espírito. Servi ao Senhor.
12 Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
Alegrai-vos na esperança. Sede pacientes na aflição. Perseverai na oração.
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]!
Compartilhai com os santos em suas necessidades. Buscai ser hospitaleiros.
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.
Abençoai os que vos perseguem; abençoai, e não amaldiçoeis.
15 If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
Alegrai-vos com os que se alegram, e chorai com os que choram.
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.
Estimai-vos uns aos outros como semelhantes. Não fiqueis pensando com soberba; em vez disso, acompanhai-vos dos humildes. Não sejais sábios em vós mesmos.
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!
A ninguém pagueis o mal com o mal; buscai fazer o que é certo diante de todos.
18 Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
No que for possível de vossa parte, tende paz com todos.
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.”
Não vos vingueis por vós mesmos, amados. Em vez disso, dai lugar à ira [divina], porque está escrito: A mim pertence a vingança, eu retribuirei, diz o Senhor.
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].”
Mas se o teu inimigo tiver fome, dá-lhe de comer; se tiver sede, dá-lhe de beber. Pois, quando fizeres isto, estarás amontoando brasas de fogo sobre a cabeça dele.
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]!
Não sejas vencido pelo mal, mas vence o mal com o bem.
