Romans 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.KJRV — Romans 12:1

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, (1 Timothy 2:3) and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.KJRV — Romans 12:2

3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think (1 Corinthians 4:6) of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt (1 Corinthians 3:5) to every man the measure of faith.KJRV — Romans 12:3

4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:KJRV — Romans 12:4

5 So we, being many, are one body (1 Corinthians 10:17) in Christ, and every one members one of another.KJRV — Romans 12:5

6 Having then gifts differing (1 Corinthians 7:7; 1 Corinthians 12:11; 2 Corinthians 10:13; Ephesians 4:7) according (Matthew 25:15; 1 Corinthians 12:7) to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, (1 Corinthians 12:10) let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;KJRV — Romans 12:6

7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;KJRV — Romans 12:7

8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, (1 Corinthians 12:28; Hebrews 13:17) with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.KJRV — Romans 12:8

9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.KJRV — Romans 12:9

10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;KJRV — Romans 12:10

11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;KJRV — Romans 12:11

12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;KJRV — Romans 12:12

13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.KJRV — Romans 12:13

14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.KJRV — Romans 12:14

15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.KJRV — Romans 12:15

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.Proverbs 3:7 Prov 3:7Proverbs 3:7KJRV — Romans 12:16

17 Recompense (Matthew 5:24) to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.KJRV — Romans 12:17

18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.KJRV — Romans 12:18

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.Deuteronomy 32:35 Deut 32:35Deuteronomy 32:35KJRV — Romans 12:19

20 Therefore (Proverbs 25:21) if thine enemy (Proverbs 25:21; Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27; Luke 6:35; Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60) hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.Proverbs 25:21KJRV — Romans 12:20

21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.KJRV — Romans 12:21