Pāvilavēstulē Romiešiem 12
1 Tāpēc, brāļi, es jūs lūdzu caur Dieva apžēlošanām, ka jūs savas miesas nodotu par dzīvu, svētu un Dievam patīkamu upuri; tā lai ir jūsu prātīgā Dieva kalpošana.
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 Un nepaliekat šai pasaulei līdzīgi, bet pārvēršaties, savā prātā atjaunodamies, ka jūs varat pārbaudīt, kas ir tas labais un patīkamais un pilnīgais Dieva prāts. (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 Jo caur to žēlastību, kas man ir dota, es ikvienam jūsu starpā saku, ka nevienam nebūs pārgudram būt vairāk, nekā tam pieklājās gudram būt; bet ka tam būs prātīgi gudram būt, kā kuram Dievs ir izdalījis ticības mēru.
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 Jo itin kā mums vienā miesā ir daudz locekļu, bet visiem tiem locekļiem nav vienāds darbs;
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 Tāpat mēs daudzi esam viena miesa iekš Kristus, bet savā starpā mēs esam cits cita locekļi.
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 Un mums ir dažādas dāvanas pēc tās žēlastības, kas mums dota.
[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 Ja kam ir praviešu mācība, lai tā saietās ar ticību; ja kam kāds amats, tas lai paliek tai amatā; ja kas māca, tas lai paliek tai mācīšanā;
[Those whom God has enabled] to serve [others] should do that. [Those whom God has enabled] to teach [his truth] should do that.
8 Ja kas pamāca, tas lai paliek tai pamācīšanā; kas ko dod, lai to dara iekš vientiesības; kas valda, lai to dara rūpīgi; kas apžēlojās, lai to dara ar prieku.
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 Mīlestība lai ir bezviltīga; ienīstat ļaunu, pieķeraties labam.
Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what [God considers to be] good!
10 Lai brāļu mīlestība jūsu starpā ir sirsnīga, un godu dodot nākat viens otram pretī.
Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be (the first ones/eager) to honor each other!
11 Neesiet kūtri iekš tā, kas jums jādara; esiet dedzīgi garā, kalpojiet Tam Kungam.
Do not be lazy. [Instead], be eager [to serve the Lord] God!
12 Esiet priecīgi cerībā, pacietīgi bēdās, pastāvīgi lūgšanās.
Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting [what God will do for you]! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
13 Nāciet palīgā tiem svētiem viņu vajadzībās; dodiet labprāt mājas vietu.
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 Svētījiet tos, kas jūs vajā, svētījiet un nelādiet.
[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 Līksmojaties ar līksmiem un raudiet ar tiem, kas raud.
If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!
16 Esiet savā starpā vienprātīgi, nedzīdamies pēc augstām lietām, bet turēdamies pazemīgi.
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 Neliekaties paši gudri esoši; neatmaksājiet nevienam ļaunu ar ļaunu, turaties pa godam visu cilvēku priekšā.
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 Ja tas var būt, no savas puses turat mieru ar visiem cilvēkiem.
Live peacefully with other people whenever it is possible, to the extent that you [can influence the situation].
19 Neatriebjaties paši, mīļie, bet dodiet vietu Dieva dusmībai. Jo ir rakstīts: “Man pieder atriebšana! Es atmaksāšu,” saka Tas Kungs.
[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 Tad nu, ja tavs ienaidnieks ir izsalcis, tad ēdini to; ja tas izslāpis, tad dzirdini to. Jo to darīdams tu kvēlainas ogles sakrāsi uz viņa galvu.
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 Ļaunums lai tevi neuzvar, bet uzvari tu ļaunumu ar labumu.
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]!
