Romanos 12
La Biblia de las Américas
Actitud consecuente del creyente
12 Por consiguiente, hermanos, os ruego(A) por las misericordias de Dios que presentéis vuestros cuerpos como sacrificio vivo y santo(B), aceptable[a] a Dios, que es vuestro culto racional. 2 Y no os adaptéis[b] a este mundo[c](C), sino transformaos mediante la renovación de vuestra mente(D), para que verifiquéis cuál es la voluntad de Dios: lo que es bueno, aceptable[d] y perfecto(E).
Nuestros deberes cristianos
3 Porque en virtud de la gracia que me ha sido dada(F), digo a cada uno de[e] vosotros que no piense más alto de sí que lo que debe pensar(G), sino que piense con buen juicio[f], según la medida de fe(H) que Dios ha distribuido a cada uno. 4 Pues así como en un cuerpo tenemos muchos miembros, pero no todos los miembros tienen la misma función(I), 5 así nosotros, que somos muchos(J), somos un cuerpo en Cristo(K) e individualmente miembros los unos de los otros. 6 Pero teniendo dones que difieren, según la gracia que nos ha sido dada(L), usémoslos: si el de profecía(M), úsese en proporción a la fe; 7 si el de servicio(N), en servir[g]; o el que enseña(O), en la enseñanza; 8 el que exhorta, en la exhortación(P); el que da, con liberalidad[h](Q); el que dirige[i](R), con diligencia; el que muestra misericordia, con alegría(S).
9 El amor sea sin hipocresía(T); aborreciendo lo malo, aplicándoos[j] a lo bueno(U). 10 Sed afectuosos unos con otros con amor fraternal(V); con honra(W), daos preferencia unos a otros; 11 no seáis perezosos en lo que requiere diligencia; fervientes en espíritu(X), sirviendo al Señor(Y), 12 gozándoos en la esperanza(Z), perseverando en el sufrimiento(AA), dedicados a la oración(AB), 13 contribuyendo para las necesidades de los santos(AC), practicando[k] la hospitalidad(AD). 14 Bendecid a los que os[l] persiguen(AE); bendecid, y no maldigáis. 15 Gozaos con los que se gozan y llorad con los que lloran(AF). 16 Tened el mismo sentir[m](AG) unos con otros; no seáis altivos en vuestro pensar, sino condescendiendo con los humildes[n](AH). No seáis sabios en vuestra propia opinión(AI). 17 Nunca paguéis a nadie mal por mal(AJ). Respetad[o] lo bueno delante de todos los hombres(AK). 18 Si es posible, en cuanto de vosotros dependa(AL), estad en paz con todos los hombres(AM). 19 Amados, nunca os venguéis(AN) vosotros mismos, sino dad lugar a la ira de Dios, porque escrito está: Mia es la venganza, yo pagare, dice el Señor(AO). 20 Pero si tu enemigo tiene hambre, dale de comer; y si tiene sed, dale de beber, porque haciendo esto, carbones encendidos amontonarás sobre su cabeza(AP). 21 No seas vencido por el mal, sino vence con el bien el mal.
Footnotes
- Romanos 12:1 O, agradable
- Romanos 12:2 O, no os conforméis
- Romanos 12:2 O, siglo
- Romanos 12:2 O, agradable
- Romanos 12:3 Lit., que está entre
- Romanos 12:3 O, con cordura
- Romanos 12:7 Lit., en el servicio
- Romanos 12:8 O, sencillez
- Romanos 12:8 O, presta ayuda
- Romanos 12:9 Lit., adheríos
- Romanos 12:13 Lit., yendo tras
- Romanos 12:14 Algunos mss. antiguos no incluyen: os
- Romanos 12:16 O, pensar
- Romanos 12:16 O, adaptándoos a cosas humildes
- Romanos 12:17 Lit., Considerad
Romanos 12
Dios Habla Hoy
La vida nueva
12 Por tanto, hermanos míos, les ruego por la misericordia de Dios que se presenten ustedes mismos como ofrenda viva, santa y agradable a Dios. Éste es el verdadero culto que deben ofrecer. 2 No vivan ya según los criterios del tiempo presente; al contrario, cambien su manera de pensar para que así cambie su manera de vivir y lleguen a conocer la voluntad de Dios, es decir, lo que es bueno, lo que le es grato, lo que es perfecto.
3 Por el encargo que Dios en su bondad me ha dado, digo a todos ustedes que ninguno piense de sí mismo más de lo que debe pensar. Antes bien, cada uno piense de sí con moderación, según los dones que Dios le haya dado junto con la fe. 4 Porque así como en un solo cuerpo tenemos muchos miembros, y no todos los miembros sirven para lo mismo, 5 así también nosotros, aunque somos muchos, formamos un solo cuerpo en Cristo y estamos unidos unos a otros como miembros de un mismo cuerpo.
6 Dios nos ha dado diferentes dones, según lo que él quiso dar a cada uno. Por lo tanto, si Dios nos ha dado el don de profecía, hablemos según la fe que tenemos; 7 si nos ha dado el don de servir a otros, sirvámoslos bien. El que haya recibido el don de enseñar, que se dedique a la enseñanza; 8 el que haya recibido el don de animar a otros, que se dedique a animarlos. El que da, hágalo con sencillez; el que ocupa un puesto de responsabilidad, desempeñe su cargo con todo cuidado; el que ayuda a los necesitados, hágalo con alegría.
Deberes de la vida cristiana
9 Ámense sinceramente unos a otros. Aborrezcan lo malo y apéguense a lo bueno. 10 Ámense como hermanos los unos a los otros, dándose preferencia y respetándose mutuamente.
11 Esfuércense, no sean perezosos y sirvan al Señor con corazón ferviente.
12 Vivan alegres por la esperanza que tienen; soporten con valor los sufrimientos; no dejen nunca de orar.
13 Hagan suyas las necesidades del pueblo santo; reciban bien a quienes los visitan.
14 Bendigan a quienes los persiguen. Bendíganlos y no los maldigan.
15 Alégrense con los que están alegres y lloren con los que lloran.
16 Vivan en armonía unos con otros. No sean orgullosos, sino pónganse al nivel de los humildes. No presuman de sabios.
17 No paguen a nadie mal por mal. Procuren hacer lo bueno delante de todos. 18 Hasta donde dependa de ustedes, hagan cuanto puedan por vivir en paz con todos. 19 Queridos hermanos, no tomen venganza ustedes mismos, sino dejen que Dios sea quien castigue; porque la Escritura dice: «A mí me corresponde hacer justicia; yo pagaré, dice el Señor.» 20 Y también: «Si tu enemigo tiene hambre, dale de comer; y si tiene sed, dale de beber; así harás que le arda la cara de vergüenza.» 21 No te dejes vencer por el mal. Al contrario, vence con el bien el mal.
Romans 12
New International Version
A Living Sacrifice
12 Therefore, I urge you,(A) brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,(B) holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform(C) to the pattern of this world,(D) but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.(E) Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is(F)—his good, pleasing(G) and perfect will.
Humble Service in the Body of Christ
3 For by the grace given me(H) I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,(I) 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body,(J) and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts,(K) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(L) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(M) 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(N) 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(O) if it is giving, then give generously;(P) if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Love in Action
9 Love must be sincere.(Q) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(R) 10 Be devoted to one another in love.(S) Honor one another above yourselves.(T) 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,(U) serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope,(V) patient in affliction,(W) faithful in prayer.(X) 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.(Y) Practice hospitality.(Z)
14 Bless those who persecute you;(AA) bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.(AB) 16 Live in harmony with one another.(AC) Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited.(AD)
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil.(AE) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.(AF) 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.(AG) 19 Do not take revenge,(AH) my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[d](AI) says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[e](AJ)
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Footnotes
- Romans 12:6 Or the
- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
- Romans 12:16 Or willing to do menial work
- Romans 12:19 Deut. 32:35
- Romans 12:20 Prov. 25:21,22
Romans 12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
VI. The Duties of Christians[a]
Chapter 12
Sacrifice of Body and Mind. 1 [b]I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.(A) 2 Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.(B)
Many Parts in One Body. 3 (C)For by the grace given to me I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than one ought to think, but to think soberly, each according to the measure of faith that God has apportioned. 4 (D)For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ[c] and individually parts of one another. 6 (E)Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them:[d] if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; 7 if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; 8 if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others,[e] with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Mutual Love. 9 Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good;(F) 10 love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.(G) 11 Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.(H) 12 Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.(I) 13 Contribute to the needs of the holy ones,(J) exercise hospitality. 14 [f]Bless those who persecute [you],(K) bless and do not curse them.(L) 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.(M) 16 Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.(N) 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.(O) 18 If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.(P) 19 Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”(Q) 20 Rather, “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 upon his head.”(R) 21 Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.
Footnotes
- 12:1–13:14 Since Christ marks the termination of the Mosaic law as the primary source of guidance for God’s people (Rom 10:4), the apostle explains how Christians can function, in the light of the gift of justification through faith, in their relation to one another and the state.
- 12:1–8 The Mosaic code included elaborate directions on sacrifices and other cultic observances. The gospel, however, invites believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice (Rom 12:1). Instead of being limited by specific legal maxims, Christians are liberated for the exercise of good judgment as they are confronted with the many and varied decisions required in the course of daily life. To assist them, God distributes a variety of gifts to the fellowship of believers, including those of prophecy, teaching, and exhortation (Rom 12:6–8). Prophets assist the community to understand the will of God as it applies to the present situation (Rom 12:6). Teachers help people to understand themselves and their responsibilities in relation to others (Rom 12:7). One who exhorts offers encouragement to the community to exercise their faith in the performance of all that is pleasing to God (Rom 12:8). Indeed, this very section, beginning with Rom 12:1, is a specimen of Paul’s own style of exhortation.
- 12:5 One body in Christ: on the church as the body of Christ, see 1 Cor 12:12–27.
- 12:6 Everyone has some gift that can be used for the benefit of the community. When the instruction on justification through faith is correctly grasped, the possessor of a gift will understand that it is not an instrument of self-aggrandizement. Possession of a gift is not an index to quality of faith. Rather, the gift is a challenge to faithful use.
- 12:8 Over others: usually taken to mean “rule over” but possibly “serve as a patron.” Wealthier members in Greco-Roman communities were frequently asked to assist in public service projects. In view of the references to contributing in generosity and to acts of mercy, Paul may have in mind people like Phoebe (Rom 16:1–2), who is called a benefactor (or “patron”) because of the services she rendered to many Christians, including Paul.
- 12:14–21 Since God has justified the believers, it is not necessary for them to take justice into their own hands by taking vengeance. God will ultimately deal justly with all, including those who inflict injury on the believers. This question of personal rights as a matter of justice prepares the way for more detailed consideration of the state as adjudicator.
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