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Romans 12:8-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Romans 12:8-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 if exhorting,(A) in exhortation;
giving, with generosity;(B)
leading,(C) with diligence;
showing mercy, with cheerfulness.(D)
Christian Ethics
9 Love must be without hypocrisy.(E) Detest evil;(F) cling to what is good. 10 Show family affection to one another with brotherly love.(G) Outdo one another in showing honor.(H) 11 Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit;(I) serve the Lord.(J) 12 Rejoice in hope;(K) be patient in affliction;(L) be persistent in prayer.(M) 13 Share with the saints in their needs;(N) pursue hospitality.(O) 14 Bless those who persecute you;(P) bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice;(Q) weep with those who weep.
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Romans 12:8-15
New International Version
Romans 12:8-15
New International Version
8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(A) if it is giving, then give generously;(B) 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.(C) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(D) 10 Be devoted to one another in love.(E) Honor one another above yourselves.(F) 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,(G) serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope,(H) patient in affliction,(I) faithful in prayer.(J) 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.(K) Practice hospitality.(L)
14 Bless those who persecute you;(M) bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.(N)
Footnotes
- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
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