Romans 12:9-15

Marks of the True Christian

9 1Let love be genuine. 2Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
10 3Love one another with brotherly affection. 4Outdo one another in showing honor.
11 Do not be slothful in zeal, 5be fervent in spirit,[a]6 serve the Lord.
12 7Rejoice in hope, 8be patient in tribulation, 9be constant in prayer.
13 10Contribute to the needs of the saints and 11seek to show hospitality.
14 12Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
15 13Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

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Cross References 13

  • 1. 2 Corinthians 6:6; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22
  • 2. Psalms 97:10; Psalms 101:3; Amos 5:15; [1 Thessalonians 5:21, 22]
  • 3. See Hebrews 13:1
  • 4. Romans 13:7; Philippians 2:3; 1 Peter 2:17
  • 5. Acts 18:25
  • 6. Acts 20:19
  • 7. See Romans 5:2
  • 8. See Hebrews 10:36
  • 9. See Acts 1:14
  • 10. Romans 15:25; 1 Corinthians 16:1, 15; 2 Corinthians 9:1, 12; Hebrews 6:10; Hebrews 13:16; [1 Timothy 6:18]
  • 11. See Matthew 25:35
  • 12. See Matthew 5:44; 1 Peter 3:9
  • 13. 1 Corinthians 12:26; [Job 30:25; Hebrews 13:3]

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or fervent in the Spirit
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