Romans 12:2-4
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2 Do not be conformed[a] to this present world,[b] but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve[c] what is the will of God—what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.
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3 For by the grace given to me I say to every one of you not to think more highly of yourself than you ought to think, but to think with sober discernment, as God has distributed to each of you[d] a measure of faith.[e] 4 For just as in one body we have many members, and not all the members serve the same function,
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- Romans 12:2 tn Although συσχηματίζεσθε (suschēmatizesthe) could be either a passive or middle, the passive is more likely since it would otherwise have to be a direct middle (“conform yourselves”) and, as such, would be quite rare for NT Greek. It is very telling that being “conformed” to the present world is viewed as a passive notion, for it may suggest that it happens, in part, subconsciously. At the same time, the passive could well be a “permissive passive,” suggesting that there may be some consciousness of the conformity taking place. Most likely, it is a combination of both.
- Romans 12:2 tn Grk “to this age.”
- Romans 12:2 sn The verb translated test and approve (δοκιμάζω, dokimazō) carries the sense of “test with a positive outcome,” “test so as to approve.”
- Romans 12:3 tn The words “of you” have been supplied for clarity.
- Romans 12:3 tn Or “to each as God has distributed a measure of faith.”
Romans 12:11
New English Translation
11 Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.
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Romans 12:16
New English Translation
16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly.[a] Do not be conceited.[b]
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- Romans 12:16 tn Or “but give yourselves to menial tasks.” The translation depends on whether one takes the adjective “lowly” as masculine or neuter.
- Romans 12:16 tn Grk “Do not be wise in your thinking.”
Romans 12:17
New English Translation
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.[a]
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- Romans 12:17 tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) is used as a generic and refers to both men and women.
Romans 12:19
New English Translation
19 Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath,[a] for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,”[b] says the Lord.
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- Romans 12:19 tn Grk “the wrath,” referring to God’s wrath as the remainder of the verse shows.
- Romans 12:19 sn A quotation from Deut 32:35.
Romans 12:21
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21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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