Romains 12
1 Je vous exhorte donc, frères, par les compassions de Dieu, à présenter vos corps en sacrifice vivant, saint, agréable à Dieu, [ce qui est] votre service intelligent.
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.
2 Et ne vous conformez pas à ce siècle; mais soyez transformés par le renouvellement de [votre] entendement, pour que vous discerniez quelle est la volonté de Dieu, bonne et agréable et parfaite. (aiōn g165)
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)
3 Car, par la grâce qui m’a été donnée, je dis à chacun de ceux qui sont parmi vous de ne pas avoir une haute pensée [de lui-même], au-dessus de celle qu’il convient d’avoir, mais de penser de manière à avoir de saines pensées, selon la mesure de foi que Dieu a départie à chacun.
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].
4 Car comme dans un seul corps nous avons plusieurs membres, et que tous les membres n’ont pas la même fonction,
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.
5 ainsi nous qui sommes plusieurs, sommes un seul corps en Christ, et chacun individuellement membres l’un de l’autre.
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!]
6 Or ayant des dons de grâce différents, selon la grâce qui nous a été donnée, soit la prophétie, [prophétisons] selon la proportion de la foi;
[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].
7 soit le service, [soyons occupés] du service; soit celui qui enseigne, [qu’il s’applique] à l’enseignement;
[Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
8 soit celui qui exhorte, à l’exhortation; – celui qui distribue, [qu’il le fasse] en simplicité; celui qui est à la tête, [qu’il conduise] soigneusement; celui qui exerce la miséricorde, [qu’il le fasse] joyeusement.
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.
9 Que l’amour soit sans hypocrisie; ayez en horreur le mal, tenez ferme au bien;
Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
10 quant à l’amour fraternel, soyez pleins d’affection les uns pour les autres; quant à l’honneur, étant les premiers à le rendre aux autres;
Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
11 quant à l’activité, pas paresseux; fervents en esprit; servant le Seigneur;
Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
12 vous réjouissant dans l’espérance; patients dans la tribulation; persévérants dans la prière;
Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
13 subvenant aux nécessités des saints; vous appliquant à l’hospitalité.
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]!
14 Bénissez ceux qui vous persécutent; bénissez et ne maudissez pas.
[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.
15 Réjouissez-vous avec ceux qui se réjouissent, et pleurez avec ceux qui pleurent;
If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
16 ayant, les uns envers les autres, un même sentiment; ne pensant pas aux choses élevées, mais vous associant aux humbles. Ne soyez pas sages à vos propres yeux; …
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.
17 ne rendant à personne mal pour mal; vous proposant ce qui est honnête devant tous les hommes;
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!
18 s’il est possible, autant que cela dépend de vous, vivant en paix avec tous les hommes;
Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
19 ne vous vengeant pas vous-mêmes, bien-aimés; mais laissez agir la colère, car il est écrit: « À moi la vengeance; moi je rendrai, dit le Seigneur ».
[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.”
20 « Si donc ton ennemi a faim, donne-lui à manger; s’il a soif, donne-lui à boire; car en faisant cela tu entasseras des charbons de feu sur sa tête ».
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].”
21 Ne sois pas surmonté par le mal, mais surmonte le mal par le bien.
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]!
