[a](A)Love must be free of hypocrisy. (B)Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be (C)devoted to one another in brotherly love; [b]give preference to one another (D)in honor, 11 not lagging behind in diligence, (E)fervent in spirit, (F)serving the Lord; 12 (G)rejoicing in hope, (H)persevering in tribulation, (I)devoted to prayer, 13 (J)contributing to the needs of the [c]saints, [d](K)practicing hospitality.

14 (L)Bless those who persecute [e]you; bless and do not curse. 15 (M)Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 (N)Be of the same mind toward one another; (O)do not be [f]haughty in mind, but [g]associate with the lowly. (P)Do not be wise in your own estimation.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:9 Or Love has no
  2. Romans 12:10 Or outdo one another in showing honor
  3. Romans 12:13 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  4. Romans 12:13 Lit pursuing
  5. Romans 12:14 Two early mss do not contain you
  6. Romans 12:16 Or arrogant
  7. Romans 12:16 Or accommodate yourself to lowly things

Bible Gateway Recommends