or the one who [a](A)exhorts, in the work of [b]exhortation; the one who gives, with [c](B)generosity; (C)the one who [d]is in leadership, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with (D)cheerfulness.

[e](E)Love must be free of hypocrisy. (F)Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be (G)devoted to one another in brotherly love; [f]give preference to one another (H)in honor, 11 not lagging behind in diligence, (I)fervent in spirit, (J)serving the Lord; 12 (K)rejoicing in hope, (L)persevering in tribulation, (M)devoted to prayer, 13 (N)contributing to the needs of the [g]saints, [h](O)practicing hospitality.

14 (P)Bless those who persecute [i]you; bless and do not curse.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or encourages
  2. Romans 12:8 Or encouragement
  3. Romans 12:8 Or sincere concern
  4. Romans 12:8 Or provides care
  5. Romans 12:9 Or Love has no
  6. Romans 12:10 Or outdo one another in showing honor
  7. Romans 12:13 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  8. Romans 12:13 Lit pursuing
  9. Romans 12:14 Two early mss do not contain you

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