Matthew 5:2-9

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The Beatitudes

²And ^(A)he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

³^(B)“Blessed are ^(C)the poor in spirit, for ^(D)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴“Blessed are ^(E)those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

⁵“Blessed are the ^(F)meek, for they ^(G)shall inherit the earth.

⁶“Blessed are those who hunger and ^(H)thirst ^(I)for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

⁷“Blessed are ^(J)the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

⁸“Blessed are ^(K)the pure in heart, for ^(L)they shall see God.

⁹“Blessed are ^(M)the peacemakers, for ^(N)they shall be called ^(O)sons^[a] of God.

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Matthew 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface

Romans 12:1-2

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A Living Sacrifice

12 ^(A)I appeal to you therefore, brothers,^[a] by the mercies of God, ^(B)to present your bodies ^(C)as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.^[b] ²^(D)Do not be conformed to this world,^[c] but be transformed by ^(E)the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may ^(F)discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.^[d]

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Romans 12:1 Or brothers and sisters
Romans 12:1 Or your rational service
Romans 12:2 Greek age
Romans 12:2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God

Romans 12:9-21

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Marks of the True Christian

⁹^(A)Let love be genuine. ^(B)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. ¹⁰^(C)Love one another with brotherly affection. ^(D)Outdo one another in showing honor. ¹¹Do not be slothful in zeal, ^(E)be fervent in spirit,^[a] ^(F)serve the Lord. ¹²^(G)Rejoice in hope, ^(H)be patient in tribulation, ^(I)be constant in prayer. ¹³^(J)Contribute to the needs of the saints and ^(K)seek to show hospitality.

¹⁴^(L)Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ¹⁵^(M)Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶^(N)Live in harmony with one another. ^(O)Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.^[b] ^(P)Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷^(Q)Repay no one evil for evil, but ^(R)give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸If possible, so far as it depends on you, ^(S)live peaceably with all. ¹⁹Beloved, ^(T)never avenge yourselves, but leave it^[c] to the wrath of God, for it is written, ^(U)“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰To the contrary, ^(V)“if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.