Romanos 12
La Palabra (Hispanoamérica)
IV.— LA CONDUCTA CRISTIANA (12,1—15,13)
La nueva vida en Cristo
12 Por el amor entrañable de Dios les pido, hermanos: preséntense a ustedes mismos como ofrenda viva, santa y agradable a Dios. Ese ha de ser su auténtico culto. 2 No se amolden a los criterios de este mundo; al contrario, déjense transformar y renueven su interior de tal manera que sepan apreciar lo que Dios quiere, es decir, lo bueno, lo que le es grato, lo perfecto.
3 En virtud del don que me ha sido otorgado me dirijo a todos y a cada uno de ustedes para que a nadie se le suban los humos a la cabeza, sino que cada uno se estime en lo justo, conforme al grado de fe que Dios le ha concedido. 4 Pues así como nuestro cuerpo, que es uno, consta de muchos miembros, y cada uno desempeña su cometido, 5 de la misma manera nosotros, siendo muchos, formamos un solo cuerpo en Cristo, y en ese cuerpo cada uno es un miembro al servicio de los demás. 6 Y puesto que tenemos dones diferentes según la gracia que Dios nos ha otorgado, a quien haya concedido hablar en su nombre, hágalo sin apartarse de la fe; 7 el que sirve, que lo haga con diligencia; el que enseña, con dedicación; 8 el que exhorta, aplicándose a exhortar; el encargado de repartir a los necesitados, hágalo con generosidad; el que preside, con solicitud; y el que practica la misericordia, con alegría. 9 No hagan del amor que ustedes tienen una comedia. Aborrezcan el mal y abracen el bien. 10 Ámense de corazón unos a otros como hermanos y que cada uno aprecie a los otros más que a sí mismo. 11 Si se trata de esforzarse, no sean perezosos; manténganse espiritualmente fervientes y prontos para el servicio del Señor. 12 Vivan alegres por la esperanza, animosos en la tribulación y constantes en la oración. 13 Solidarícense con las necesidades de los creyentes; practiquen la hospitalidad; 14 bendigan a los que los persiguen y no maldigan jamás. 15 Alégrense con los que están alegres y lloren con los que lloran. 16 Vivan en plena armonía unos con otros. No ambicionen grandezas, antes bien pónganse al nivel de los humildes. Y no presuman de inteligentes. 17 A nadie devuelvan mal por mal. Esfuércense en hacer el bien ante cualquiera. 18 En cuanto de ustedes dependa, hagan lo posible por vivir en paz con todo el mundo. 19 Y no se tomen la justicia por propia mano, queridos míos; dejen que sea Dios quien castigue, según dice la Escritura:
A mí me corresponde castigar;
yo daré a cada cual su merecido
—dice el Señor—.
20 A ti, en cambio, te dice:
Si tu enemigo tiene hambre, dale de comer;
si tiene sed, dale de beber.
Así harás que su cara le arda de vergüenza.
21 No permitas que te venza el mal, antes bien, vence al mal a fuerza de bien.
Romans 12
King James Version
12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12
English Standard Version
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]
Gifts of Grace
3 For (G)by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you (H)not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, (I)each according to (J)the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For (K)as in one body we have many members,[e] and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, (L)though many, (M)are one body in Christ, and individually (N)members one of another. 6 (O)Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if (P)prophecy, (Q)in proportion to our faith; 7 if (R)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; (S)the one who leads,[f] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with (T)cheerfulness.
Marks of the True Christian
9 (U)Let love be genuine. (V)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 (W)Love one another with brotherly affection. (X)Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, (Y)be fervent in spirit,[g] (Z)serve the Lord. 12 (AA)Rejoice in hope, (AB)be patient in tribulation, (AC)be constant in prayer. 13 (AD)Contribute to the needs of the saints and (AE)seek to show hospitality.
14 (AF)Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 (AG)Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 (AH)Live in harmony with one another. (AI)Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[h] (AJ)Never be wise in your own sight. 17 (AK)Repay no one evil for evil, but (AL)give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, (AM)live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, (AN)never avenge yourselves, but leave it[i] to the wrath of God, for it is written, (AO)“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, (AP)“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.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Footnotes
- 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 12:4 Greek parts; also verse 5
- Romans 12:8 Or gives aid
- Romans 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit
- Romans 12:16 Or give yourselves to humble tasks
- Romans 12:19 Greek give place
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