Romans 12:9-16

Love in Action

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
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; mourn with those who mourn.
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[a] Do not be conceited.

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Cross References 14

  • 1. 2 Corinthians 6:6; 1 Timothy 1:5
  • 2. Psalms 97:10; Amos 5:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:21,22
  • 3. Psalms 133:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 1:22
  • 4. Philippians 2:3
  • 5. Acts 18:25
  • 6. Romans 5:2
  • 7. Hebrews 10:32,36
  • 8. S Luke 18:1
  • 9. S Acts 24:17
  • 10. 2 Kings 4:10; Job 31:32; 1 Timothy 3:2; 1 Timothy 5:10; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9
  • 11. S Matthew 5:44
  • 12. Job 30:25
  • 13. S Romans 15:5
  • 14. ver 3; Psalms 131:1; Isaiah 5:21; Jeremiah 45:5; Romans 11:25

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "willing to do menial work"
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