(A)Do not be conformed to this world,[a] but be transformed by (B)the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may (C)discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[b]

Gifts of Grace

For (D)by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you (E)not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, (F)each according to (G)the measure of faith that God has assigned. For (H)as in one body we have many members,[c] and the members do not all have the same function, so we, (I)though many, (J)are one body in Christ, and individually (K)members one of another. (L)Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if (M)prophecy, (N)in proportion to our faith; if (O)service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; (P)the one who leads,[d] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with (Q)cheerfulness.

Marks of the True Christian

(R)Let love be genuine. (S)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 (T)Love one another with brotherly affection. (U)Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, (V)be fervent in spirit,[e] (W)serve the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:2 Greek age
  2. Romans 12:2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God
  3. Romans 12:4 Greek parts; also verse 5
  4. Romans 12:8 Or gives aid
  5. Romans 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit

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