Romans 12

1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice — living, sanctified, acceptable to God — your intelligent service;

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 and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what [is] the will of God — the good, and 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 For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think above what it behoveth to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God did deal a measure of faith,

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 as in one body we have many members, and all the members have not the same office,

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

5 so we, the many, one body are in Christ, and members each one of one another.

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

6 And having gifts, different according to the grace that was given to us; whether prophecy — 'According to the proportion of 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 or ministration — 'In the ministration!' or he who is teaching — 'In the teaching!'

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

8 or he who is exhorting — 'In the exhortation!' he who is sharing — 'In simplicity!' he who is leading — 'In diligence?' he who is doing kindness — 'In cheerfulness.'

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

9 The love unfeigned: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;

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

10 in the love of brethren, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honour going before one another;

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

11 in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; the Lord serving;

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

12 in the hope rejoicing; in the tribulation enduring; in the prayer persevering;

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

13 to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.

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

14 Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;

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

15 to rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping,

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

16 of the same mind one toward another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; become not wise in your own conceit;

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

17 giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.

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

18 If possible — so far as in you — with all men being in peace;

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

19 not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it hath been written, 'Vengeance [is] Mine,

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 I will recompense again, saith the Lord;' if, then, thine enemy doth hunger, feed him; if he doth thirst, give him drink; for this doing, coals of fire thou shalt heap 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 Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.

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