Romans 12:9
King James Version
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
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Romans 12:9
English Standard Version
Marks of the True Christian
9 (A)Let love be genuine. (B)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
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Romans 12:9
New American Standard Bible
9 [a](A)Love must be free of hypocrisy. (B)Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
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- Romans 12:9 Or Love has no
Romans 12:9
Amplified Bible
9 Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
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Romans 12:9-10
The Message
9-10 Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.
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Romans 12:9-10
King James Version
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;
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Romans 12:9-10
English Standard Version
Marks of the True Christian
9 (A)Let love be genuine. (B)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 (C)Love one another with brotherly affection. (D)Outdo one another in showing honor.
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Romans 12:9-10
New American Standard Bible
9 [a](A)Love must be free of hypocrisy. (B)Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be (C)devoted to one another in brotherly love; [b]give preference to one another (D)in honor,
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- Romans 12:9 Or Love has no
- Romans 12:10 Or outdo one another in showing honor
Romans 12:9-10
Amplified Bible
9 Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;
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Romans 12:9-10
The Message
9-10 Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.
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