(A)Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if (B)prophecy, (C)in proportion to our faith; if (D)service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; (E)the one who leads,[a] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with (F)cheerfulness.

Marks of the True Christian

(G)Let love be genuine. (H)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 (I)Love one another with brotherly affection. (J)Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, (K)be fervent in spirit,[b] (L)serve the Lord. 12 (M)Rejoice in hope, (N)be patient in tribulation, (O)be constant in prayer. 13 (P)Contribute to the needs of the saints and (Q)seek to show hospitality.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or gives aid
  2. Romans 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit

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