Romani 12
1 IO vi esorto adunque, fratelli, per le compassioni di Dio, che voi presentiate i vostri corpi, il vostro razional servigio, [in] ostia vivente, santa, accettevole a Dio.
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 E non vi conformiate a questo secolo, anzi siate trasformati per la rinnovazion della vostra mente; acciocchè proviate qual [sia] la buona, accettevole, e perfetta volontà di Dio. (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 Perciocchè io, per la grazia che mi è stata data, dico a ciascuno che è fra voi: che non abbia alcun sentimento sopra ciò che conviene avere; anzi senta a sobrietà, secondo che Iddio ha distribuita a ciascuno la misura della fede.
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 Perciocchè, siccome in uno stesso corpo abbiam molte membra, e tutte le membra non hanno una medesima operazione,
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 così [noi, che siam] molti, siamo un medesimo corpo in Cristo; e ciascun [di noi è] membro l'uno dell'altro.
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 Ora, avendo noi doni differenti, secondo la grazia che ci è stata data, se [abbiam] profezia, [profetizziamo] secondo la proporzion della fede;
[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 se ministerio, [attendiamo] al ministerio; parimente il dottore [attenda] all'insegnare;
[Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
8 e colui che esorta, [attenda] all'esortare; colui che distribuisce, [faccialo] in semplicità; colui che presiede, con diligenza; colui che fa opere pietose, con allegrezza.
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 LA carità [sia] senza simulazione; abborrite il male, ed attenetevi fermamente al bene.
Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
10 [Siate] inclinati ed avervi gli uni agli altri affezione per amor fraterno; prevenite gli uni gli altri nell'onore.
Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
11 Non [siate] pigri nello zelo; [siate] ferventi nello Spirito, serventi al Signore;
Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
12 allegri nella speranza, pazienti nell'afflizione, perseveranti nell'orazione;
Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
13 comunicanti a' bisogni de' santi, procaccianti l'ospitalità.
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 Benedite quelli che vi perseguitano; benedite[li], e non [li] maledite.
[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 Rallegratevi con quelli che sono allegri, piangete con quelli che piangono.
If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
16 Abbiate fra voi un medesimo sentimento; non abbiate l'animo alle cose alte, ma accomodatevi alle basse; non siate savi secondo voi stessi.
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 Non rendete ad alcuno male per male; procurate cose oneste nel cospetto di tutti gli uomini.
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' [egli è] possibile, e quanto [è] in voi, vivete in pace con tutti gli uomini.
Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
19 Non fate le vostre vendette, cari [miei]; anzi date luogo all'ira [di Dio]; perciocchè egli è scritto: A me la vendetta, io renderò la retribuzione, dice il Signore.
[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 Se dunque il tuo nemico ha fame, dagli da mangiare; se ha sete, dagli da bere; perciocchè, facendo questo, tu raunerai de' carboni accesi sopra il suo capo.
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 Non esser vinto dal male, anzi vinci il male per il bene.
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]!
