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Romans 12:7-9
New English Translation
Romans 12:7-9
New English Translation
7 If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach; 8 if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.
Conduct in Love
9 Love must be[a] without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.
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- Romans 12:9 tn The verb “must be” is understood in the Greek text.
Romans 12:7-9
New International Version
Romans 12:7-9
New International Version
7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(A) 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(B) if it is giving, then give generously;(C) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Love in Action
9 Love must be sincere.(D) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(E)
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- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
Romans 12:7-9
English Standard Version
Romans 12:7-9
English Standard Version
7 if (A)service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; (B)the one who leads,[a] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with (C)cheerfulness.
Marks of the True Christian
9 (D)Let love be genuine. (E)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
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- Romans 12:8 Or gives aid
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