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Romans 12:9-21

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9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;

10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord ;

11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

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

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

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.

16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord .

19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

20 "BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD."

20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.