ROM 12
12
A Living and Holy Sacrifice
1 Therefore, in light of all that God has done for you in salvation, I urge you earnestly, brothers and sisters, by appealing to the mercies of God that have been lavished upon you, to offer your bodies—your entire selves, including all your physical and mental faculties and abilities—as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your spiritual and reasonable act of worship.
2 And do not be conformed, moulded, or patterned according to the values, thinking, and behaviour of this present evil age, but instead be continuously transformed and changed by the renewing of your mind, with the purpose of discerning and proving what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God for your life.
Gifts According to God's Grace
3 For I say, by the authority of the grace which was given to me, to every single person who is among you: Do not think of yourself more highly or with an inflated opinion beyond what you ought to think, but rather think with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith that God has distributed to each person.
4 For just as we have many members in one physical body, and all these members do not have the same function or role to perform,
5 In the same way we who are many individual believers are one body united in Christ, and individually we are members belonging to and connected with one another in mutual dependence.
6 But since we have different spiritual gifts distributed to us in accordance with the grace given to us by God, let us use them effectively and faithfully: If the gift is prophecy—speaking God's word—exercise it according to the proportion of faith given;
7 If the gift is practical service and ministry, use it in faithful serving; or if one has the gift of teaching, let him use it in his teaching ministry;
8 Or if one has the gift of exhortation, let him use it in his ministry of exhortation; the one who gives materially and financially, let him do so with generosity and liberality; the one who leads and governs, let him do so with diligence and earnest care; the one who shows mercy and compassion, let him do so with genuine cheerfulness and joy.
Instructions for Christian Living
9 Let your love be genuine and without hypocrisy. Detest what is evil with intense revulsion; cling to what is good.
10 In regard to brotherly love and affection for fellow believers, be tenderly affectionate and devoted to one another; in regard to showing honour and respect, take the lead in giving preference and showing respect to one another rather than seeking it for yourself.
11 Do not be lazy in your diligent effort and zeal; be fervent, burning, and boiling over in your spirit with enthusiasm; continually serving the Lord as your master.
12 With regard to your hope in Christ, be rejoicing; with regard to affliction, be patiently enduring; with regard to prayer, be constantly persisting.
13 Contributing generously to supply the material needs of the saints—fellow believers; pursuing and practising hospitality eagerly and warmly.
Loving One's Enemies
14 Bless and speak well of those who persecute and mistreat you; continue to bless them and do not pronounce curses upon them.
15 Rejoice together with those who are rejoicing and celebrating; weep and mourn together with those who are weeping and grieving—showing genuine empathy.
16 Be of the same mind and in harmony with one another; do not set your mind on lofty and arrogant things, but associate with the lowly. Do not become wise in your own estimation.
17 Never reply or return to anyone evil for evil that was done to you. Take forethought to do what is honourable, right, and noble in the sight of all people.
18 If it is possible, so far as it depends on you and your own conduct, live at peace and in harmony with all people.
19 Beloved, never take revenge, but rather leave room for God's wrath and judgment, for it stands written in Scripture: "Vengeance belongs to Me, I will repay and settle accounts, says the Lord."*
20 But on the contrary, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him and provide food; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this, you will heap burning coals of fire on his head."*
21 Do not be conquered by evil, but instead overcome evil by doing good—by responding to hostility with active goodness.
Notes
19 Quoted from Deut. 32:35
20 Quoted from Prov. 25:21-22
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ROM 12
12
A Living and Holy Sacrifice
1 Therefore, in light of all that God has done for you in salvation, I urge you earnestly, brothers and sisters, by appealing to the mercies of God that have been lavished upon you, to offer your bodies—your entire selves, including all your physical and mental faculties and abilities—as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your spiritual and reasonable act of worship.
2 And do not be conformed, moulded, or patterned according to the values, thinking, and behaviour of this present evil age, but instead be continuously transformed and changed by the renewing of your mind, with the purpose of discerning and proving what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God for your life.
Gifts According to God's Grace
3 For I say, by the authority of the grace which was given to me, to every single person who is among you: Do not think of yourself more highly or with an inflated opinion beyond what you ought to think, but rather think with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith that God has distributed to each person.
4 For just as we have many members in one physical body, and all these members do not have the same function or role to perform,
5 In the same way we who are many individual believers are one body united in Christ, and individually we are members belonging to and connected with one another in mutual dependence.
6 But since we have different spiritual gifts distributed to us in accordance with the grace given to us by God, let us use them effectively and faithfully: If the gift is prophecy—speaking God's word—exercise it according to the proportion of faith given;
7 If the gift is practical service and ministry, use it in faithful serving; or if one has the gift of teaching, let him use it in his teaching ministry;
8 Or if one has the gift of exhortation, let him use it in his ministry of exhortation; the one who gives materially and financially, let him do so with generosity and liberality; the one who leads and governs, let him do so with diligence and earnest care; the one who shows mercy and compassion, let him do so with genuine cheerfulness and joy.
Instructions for Christian Living
9 Let your love be genuine and without hypocrisy. Detest what is evil with intense revulsion; cling to what is good.
10 In regard to brotherly love and affection for fellow believers, be tenderly affectionate and devoted to one another; in regard to showing honour and respect, take the lead in giving preference and showing respect to one another rather than seeking it for yourself.
11 Do not be lazy in your diligent effort and zeal; be fervent, burning, and boiling over in your spirit with enthusiasm; continually serving the Lord as your master.
12 With regard to your hope in Christ, be rejoicing; with regard to affliction, be patiently enduring; with regard to prayer, be constantly persisting.
13 Contributing generously to supply the material needs of the saints—fellow believers; pursuing and practising hospitality eagerly and warmly.
Loving One's Enemies
14 Bless and speak well of those who persecute and mistreat you; continue to bless them and do not pronounce curses upon them.
15 Rejoice together with those who are rejoicing and celebrating; weep and mourn together with those who are weeping and grieving—showing genuine empathy.
16 Be of the same mind and in harmony with one another; do not set your mind on lofty and arrogant things, but associate with the lowly. Do not become wise in your own estimation.
17 Never reply or return to anyone evil for evil that was done to you. Take forethought to do what is honourable, right, and noble in the sight of all people.
18 If it is possible, so far as it depends on you and your own conduct, live at peace and in harmony with all people.
19 Beloved, never take revenge, but rather leave room for God's wrath and judgment, for it stands written in Scripture: "Vengeance belongs to Me, I will repay and settle accounts, says the Lord."*
20 But on the contrary, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him and provide food; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this, you will heap burning coals of fire on his head."*
21 Do not be conquered by evil, but instead overcome evil by doing good—by responding to hostility with active goodness.
Notes
19 Quoted from Deut. 32:35
20 Quoted from Prov. 25:21-22
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