Romans 12:3-16
English Standard Version
Gifts of Grace
3 For (A)by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you (B)not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, (C)each according to (D)the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For (E)as in one body we have many members,[a] and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, (F)though many, (G)are one body in Christ, and individually (H)members one of another. 6 (I)Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if (J)prophecy, (K)in proportion to our faith; 7 if (L)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; (M)the one who leads,[b] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with (N)cheerfulness.
Marks of the True Christian
9 (O)Let love be genuine. (P)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 (Q)Love one another with brotherly affection. (R)Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, (S)be fervent in spirit,[c] (T)serve the Lord. 12 (U)Rejoice in hope, (V)be patient in tribulation, (W)be constant in prayer. 13 (X)Contribute to the needs of the saints and (Y)seek to show hospitality.
14 (Z)Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 (AA)Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 (AB)Live in harmony with one another. (AC)Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[d] (AD)Never be wise in your own sight.
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- 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 12:3-16
New International Version
Humble Service in the Body of Christ
3 For by the grace given me(A) 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,(B) 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body,(C) and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts,(D) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(E) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(F) 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(G) 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(H) if it is giving, then give generously;(I) 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.(J) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(K) 10 Be devoted to one another in love.(L) Honor one another above yourselves.(M) 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,(N) serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope,(O) patient in affliction,(P) faithful in prayer.(Q) 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.(R) Practice hospitality.(S)
14 Bless those who persecute you;(T) bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.(U) 16 Live in harmony with one another.(V) Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited.(W)
Footnotes
- Romans 12:6 Or the
- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
- Romans 12:16 Or willing to do menial work
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