Romains 12
1 Je vous exhorte donc, frères, au nom du Dieu des compassions, à lui offrir vos personnes en sacrifice vivant, saint, acceptable; ce serait de votre part un culte raisonnable.
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 Ne suivez pas les errements de notre siècle; au contraire, que votre esprit se transforme en se renouvelant, de manière à bien vous pénétrer de ce qu'est la volonté de Dieu: volonté qui est bonne, acceptable, 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 Ainsi je vous dis à tous, m'autorisant de la grâce qui m'a été accordée, de ne pas vous exagérer votre valeur, mais de rester dans les limites d'une juste appréciation, chacun selon la mesure de foi que Dieu lui a départie;
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 de même que notre corps, qui est un, a 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 de même, tous, tant que nous sommes, nous ne faisons qu'un seul corps en Christ, et nous sommes tous membres les uns des autres,
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 possédant des dons divers chacun selon la grâce qui lui a été accordée; l'un a le don de prophétie, en proportion de sa 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 l'autre a, dans son ministère, le don du diaconat; ici c'est un docteur qui a le don de 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 là un prédicateur qui a le don de la parole; le bienfaiteur doit donner avec générosité; le supérieur, présider avec zèle; celui qui est chargé des oeuvres de miséricorde, remplir ses fonctions avec joie.
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 votre amour soit sans hypocrisie. Ayez horreur du mal; soyez fermement attachés au bien.
Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
10 Comme des frères, soyez pleins d'affection les uns pour les autres; estimez-vous; ayez des prévenances réciproques.
Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
11 Ne ralentissez pas votre zèle, ayez de l'ardeur d'âme, mettez-vous au service du Seigneur.
Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
12 Soyez joyeux dans l'espérance, patients dans l'affliction, 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 Subvenez aux besoins des fidèles. Exercez l'hospitalité avec empressement.
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 vos persécuteurs, oui, bénissez, 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 Soyez heureux avec les heureux, pleurez avec ceux qui pleurent.
If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
16 Vivez ensemble en bonne intelligence. Gardez-vous de l'orgueil; marchez avec ceux qui sont humbles.
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 vous croyez pas meilleurs que vous ne l'êtes.» Ne rendez à personne le mal pour le mal. «Intéressez-vous à ce qui est bien aux yeux de 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 Autant que possible et, dans la mesure où cela dépend de vous, vivez en paix avec tout le monde.
Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
19 Ne vous vengez pas vous-mêmes, mes bien aimés; laissez faire la colère dont il est écrit: «La vengeance est à moi, c'est moi qui rétribuerai, 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 Ainsi donc: «Si ton ennemi a faim donne-lui à manger, S'il a soif donne-lui à boire; En faisant cela tu entasseras sur sa tête des charbons ardents.»
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 te laisse pas vaincre par le mal, mais sache vaincre 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]!
