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Romans 12

Third Millennium Bible TMB

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

3 For I say to every man that is among you, through the grace given unto me, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

4 For as we have many members in one body and all members have not the same office,

5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us: if prophecy, let us prophesy according to our portion of faith;

7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he that teacheth, on teaching;

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

10 Have kindly affection one for another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another;

11 not slothful in business; fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer;

13 distributing to the necessity of saints, given to hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and curse not.

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

17 Recompense no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written: "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,saith the Lord."

20 Therefore: "If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink. For in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head."

21 Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

1 Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God's compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you.

2 Don't become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants--what is good, pleasing, and perfect.

3 Because of the kindness that God has shown me, I ask you not to think of yourselves more highly than you should. Instead, your thoughts should lead you to use good judgment based on what God has given each of you as believers.

4 Our bodies have many parts, but these parts don't all do the same thing.

5 In the same way, even though we are many individuals, Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.

6 God in his kindness gave each of us different gifts. If your gift is speaking God's word, make sure what you say agrees with the Christian faith.

7 If your gift is serving, then devote yourself to serving. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching.

8 If it is encouraging others, devote yourself to giving encouragement. If it is sharing, be generous. If it is leadership, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping people in need, help them cheerfully.

9 Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good.

10 Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.

11 Don't be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.

12 Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.

13 Share what you have with God's people who are in need. Be hospitable.

14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless them, and don't curse them.

15 Be happy with those who are happy. Be sad with those who are sad.

16 Live in harmony with each other. Don't be arrogant, but be friendly to humble people. Don't think that you are smarter than you really are.

17 Don't pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you. Focus your thoughts on those things that are considered noble.

18 As much as it is possible, live in peace with everyone.

19 Don't take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God's anger take care of it. After all, Scripture says, "I alone have the right to take revenge. I will pay back, says the Lord."

20 But, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will make him feel guilty and ashamed."

21 Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil with good.