Romans 12:12-14
King James Version
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.
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Romans 12:12-14
New American Standard Bible
12 (A)rejoicing in hope, (B)persevering in tribulation, (C)devoted to prayer, 13 (D)contributing to the needs of the [a]saints, [b](E)practicing hospitality.
14 (F)Bless those who persecute [c]you; bless and do not curse.
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- Romans 12:13 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
- Romans 12:13 Lit pursuing
- Romans 12:14 Two early mss do not contain you
Romans 12:12-14
Expanded Bible
12 ·Be joyful because you have hope [L Rejoice in hope]. ·Be patient [Endure] ·when trouble comes [L in suffering/tribulation], and pray ·at all times [faithfully; with persistence/perseverance]. 13 Share with ·God’s people [T the saints] who need help. ·Bring strangers in need into your homes [Pursue/Be eager to show hospitality].
14 ·Wish good for [Bless] those who ·harm [persecute] you; ·wish them well [bless] and do not curse them.
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