Romans 12

1 I entreat you, then, Brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

2 Do not conform to the fashion of this world; but be transformed by the complete change that has come over your minds, so that you may discern what God’s will is — all that is good, acceptable, and perfect. (aiōn g165)

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. (aiōn g165)

3 In fulfilment of the charge with which I have been entrusted, I bid every one of you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think, but to think till he learns to think soberly — in accordance with the measure of faith that God has allotted to each.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to everyone among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

4 For, just as in the human body there is a union of many parts, and each part has its own function,

For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members do not have the same function,

5 so we, by our union in Christ, many though we are, form but one body, and individually we are related one to another as its parts.

so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

6 Since our gifts differ in accordance with the particular charge entrusted to us, if our gift is to preach, let our preaching correspond to our faith;

And we have different gifts according to the grace that was given to us. If prophecy, according to the proportion of the faith;

7 if it is to minister to others, let us devote ourselves to our ministry; the teacher to his teaching,

if service, in the service; if teaching, in the teaching;

8 the speaker to his exhortation. Let the man who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let him who is in authority exercise due diligence; let him who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.

if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, in generosity; leading, in diligence; showing mercy, in cheerfulness.

9 Let your love be sincere. Hate the wrong; cling to the right.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

10 In brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; outdo one another in showing honor;

11 never flagging in zeal; fervent in spirit; serving the Master;

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

12 rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

13 relieving the wants of Christ’s People; devoted to hospitality.

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

14 Bless your persecutors — bless and never curse.

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.

15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

16 Let the same spirit of sympathy animate you all, not a spirit of pride; be glad to associate with the lowly. Do not think too highly of yourselves.

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be arrogant, but associate with the humble. Do not be conceited.

17 Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognise as honourable.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all people.

18 If it is possible, as far as rests with you, live peaceably with every one.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all people.

19 Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the Wrath of God; for Scripture declares — ‘“It is for me to avenge, I will requite,” says the Lord.’

Do not seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for the wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."

20 Rather — ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.’

Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap coals of fire on his head."

21 Never be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.