Rom.12.1
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.
Rom.12.1
So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life--your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life--and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.
Rom.12.1
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship.
Rom.12.1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Rom.12.1
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will accept. When you think of what he has done for you, is this too much to ask?
Rom.12.2
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.
Rom.12.2
Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.
Rom.12.2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Rom.12.2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Rom.12.2
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.
Rom.12.3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, 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.
Rom.12.3
I'm speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it's important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who are bringing this goodness to God. No, God brings it all to you. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, not by what we are and what we do for him.
Rom.12.3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
Rom.12.3
For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
Rom.12.3
As God's messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you.
Rom.12.4
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
Rom.12.4
In this way we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around.
Rom.12.4
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,
Rom.12.4
For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function,
Rom.12.4
Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,
Rom.12.5
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Rom.12.5
The body we're talking about is Christ's body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But as a chopped-off finger or cut-off toe we wouldn't amount to much, would we? So since we find ourselves fashioned into all these excellently formed and marvelously functioning parts in Christ's body,
Rom.12.5
so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Rom.12.5
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
Rom.12.5
so it is with Christ's body. We are all parts of his one body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.
Rom.12.6
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Rom.12.6
let's just go ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren't. If you preach, just preach God's Message, nothing else;
Rom.12.6
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.
Rom.12.6
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;
Rom.12.6
God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you.
Rom.12.7
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Rom.12.7
if you help, just help, don't take over; if you teach, stick to your teaching;
Rom.12.7
If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
Rom.12.7
or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;
Rom.12.7
If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching.
Rom.12.8
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Rom.12.8
if you give encouraging guidance, be careful that you don't get bossy; if you're put in charge, don't manipulate; if you're called to give aid to people in distress, keep your eyes open and be quick to respond; if you work with the disadvantaged, don't let yourself get irritated with them or depressed by them. Keep a smile on your face. [JC]
Rom.12.8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Rom.12.8
he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Rom.12.8
If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Rom.12.9
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Rom.12.9
Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good.
Rom.12.9
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Rom.12.9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
Rom.12.9
Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good.
Rom.12.10
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Rom.12.10
Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.
Rom.12.10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Rom.12.10
Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
Rom.12.10
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
Rom.12.11
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Rom.12.11
Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master,
Rom.12.11
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Rom.12.11
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Rom.12.11
Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Rom.12.12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Rom.12.12
cheerfully expectant. Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder.
Rom.12.12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Rom.12.12
rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Rom.12.12
Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.
Rom.12.13
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Rom.12.13
Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.
Rom.12.13
Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Rom.12.13
distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
Rom.12.13
When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.
Rom.12.14
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Rom.12.14
Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath.
Rom.12.14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Rom.12.14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Rom.12.14
If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don't curse them; pray that God will bless them.
Rom.12.15
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Rom.12.15
Laugh with your happy friends when they're happy; share tears when they're down.
Rom.12.15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Rom.12.15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Rom.12.15
When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow.
Rom.12.16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Rom.12.16
Get along with each other; don't be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don't be the great somebody.
Rom.12.16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Rom.12.16
Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
Rom.12.16
Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!
Rom.12.17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Rom.12.17
Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone.
Rom.12.17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Rom.12.17
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
Rom.12.17
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
Rom.12.18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Rom.12.18
If you've got it in you, get along with everybody.
Rom.12.18
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Rom.12.18
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
Rom.12.18
Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.
Rom.12.19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Rom.12.19
Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it."
Rom.12.19
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Rom.12.19
Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
Rom.12.19
Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," says the Lord.
Rom.12.20
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.
Rom.12.20
Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness.
Rom.12.20
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."
Rom.12.20
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head."
Rom.12.20
Instead, do what the Scriptures say: "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you."
Rom.12.21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Rom.12.21
Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.
Rom.12.21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Rom.12.21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Rom.12.21
Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.
