For (A)as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so (B)we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is (C)given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us (D)prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; (E)he who teaches, in teaching; (F)he who exhorts, in exhortation; (G)he who gives, with liberality; (H)he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, (I)with cheerfulness.

Behave Like a Christian

(J)Let love be without hypocrisy. (K)Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 (L)Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, (M)in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 (N)rejoicing in hope, (O)patient[a] in tribulation, (P)continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 (Q)distributing to the needs of the saints, (R)given[b] to hospitality.

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  1. Romans 12:12 persevering
  2. Romans 12:13 Lit. pursuing

For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,(A) so in Christ we, though many, form one body,(B) and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts,(C) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(D) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(E) if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(F) if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(G) if it is giving, then give generously;(H) if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Love in Action

Love must be sincere.(I) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(J) 10 Be devoted to one another in love.(K) Honor one another above yourselves.(L) 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,(M) serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope,(N) patient in affliction,(O) faithful in prayer.(P) 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.(Q) Practice hospitality.(R)

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  1. Romans 12:6 Or the
  2. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others