Romans 12
English Standard Version
A Living Sacrifice
12 (A)I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, (B)to present your bodies (C)as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b] 2 (D)Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by (E)the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may (F)discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[d]
Gifts of Grace
3 For (G)by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you (H)not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, (I)each according to (J)the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For (K)as in one body we have many members,[e] and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, (L)though many, (M)are one body in Christ, and individually (N)members one of another. 6 (O)Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if (P)prophecy, (Q)in proportion to our faith; 7 if (R)service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; (S)the one who leads,[f] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with (T)cheerfulness.
Marks of the True Christian
9 (U)Let love be genuine. (V)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 (W)Love one another with brotherly affection. (X)Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, (Y)be fervent in spirit,[g] (Z)serve the Lord. 12 (AA)Rejoice in hope, (AB)be patient in tribulation, (AC)be constant in prayer. 13 (AD)Contribute to the needs of the saints and (AE)seek to show hospitality.
14 (AF)Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 (AG)Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 (AH)Live in harmony with one another. (AI)Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[h] (AJ)Never be wise in your own sight. 17 (AK)Repay no one evil for evil, but (AL)give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, (AM)live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, (AN)never avenge yourselves, but leave it[i] to the wrath of God, for it is written, (AO)“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, (AP)“if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Footnotes
- Romans 12:1 Or brothers and sisters
- Romans 12:1 Or your rational service
- Romans 12:2 Greek age
- Romans 12:2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God
- Romans 12:4 Greek parts; also verse 5
- Romans 12:8 Or gives aid
- Romans 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit
- Romans 12:16 Or give yourselves to humble tasks
- Romans 12:19 Greek give place
Romans 12
Evangelical Heritage Version
Offer Your Bodies to God as Living Sacrifices
12 Therefore I urge you, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice—holy and pleasing to God—which is your appropriate worship. 2 Also, do not continue to conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you test and approve what is the will of God—what is good, pleasing, and perfect.
Humbly Use the Gifts God Gave You
3 So by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think in a way that results in sound judgment, as God distributed a measure of faith to each of you. 4 For we have many members in one body, and not all the members have the same function. 5 In the same way, though we are many, we are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
6 We have different gifts, according to the grace God has given us. If the gift is prophecy, do it in complete agreement with the faith.[b] 7 If it is serving, then serve. If it is teaching, then teach. 8 If it is encouraging, then encourage. If it is contributing, be generous. If it is leadership, be diligent. If it is showing mercy, do it cheerfully.
Guidelines for Christian Living
9 Do not just pretend to love others. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love. Think of others as deserving more honor than yourselves. 11 Do not be lagging behind in zeal, but be fervent in spirit, as you continue to serve the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope. Endure trials patiently. Persist in prayer. 13 Share with the saints who are in need. Be quick to welcome strangers as guests.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing; weep with those who are weeping. 16 Have the same respect for one another. Do not be arrogant, but associate with the humble. Do not think too highly of yourselves.
17 Do not pay anyone back evil for evil. Focus on those things that everyone considers noble. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, maintain peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay,”[c] says the Lord. 20 But:
If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him a drink.
For by doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.[d]
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Footnotes
- Romans 12:1 When context indicates it, the Greek word for brothers may refer to all fellow believers, male and female.
- Romans 12:6 Or in proportion to your faith
- Romans 12:19 Deuteronomy 32:35
- Romans 12:20 Proverbs 25:21,22
Romarbrevet 12
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Den andliga gudstjänsten
12 (A) Därför uppmanar jag er, bröder, vid Guds barmhärtighet, att frambära era kroppar som ett levande och heligt offer som behagar Gud – er andliga[a] gudstjänst. 2 (B) Och anpassa er inte efter den här världen[b], utan låt er förvandlas genom förnyelsen av ert sinne så att ni kan pröva vad som är Guds vilja: det som är gott och fullkomligt och behagar honom.
3 (C) I kraft av den nåd jag har fått säger jag till var och en av er: ha inte högre tankar om er själva än ni bör utan tänk förståndigt, efter det mått av tro som Gud har tilldelat var och en. 4 (D) För liksom vi i en enda kropp har många lemmar och alla lemmarna inte har samma uppgift, 5 (E) så är vi många en enda kropp i Kristus. Men var för sig är vi varandras lemmar.
6 (F) Vi har olika gåvor efter den nåd vi har fått: att profetera i överensstämmelse med tron, 7 (G) att tjäna i vår uppgift, att undervisa i läran, 8 (H) att förmana[c] med uppmuntran och tröst, att dela ut gåvor utan baktankar[d], att vara hängiven som ledare, eller att visa barmhärtighet med glatt hjärta.
9 (I) Älska varandra uppriktigt. Avsky det onda, håll fast vid det goda. 10 (J) Var innerligt tillgivna varandra i syskonkärlek. Överträffa[e] varandra i ömsesidig aktning. 11 (K) Var inte tröga när det gäller iver, var brinnande i anden, tjäna Herren. 12 (L) Var glada i hoppet, tåliga i lidandet, uthålliga i bönen. 13 (M) Hjälp de heliga med vad de behöver. Var ivriga att visa gästfrihet. 14 (N) Välsigna dem som förföljer er, välsigna och förbanna inte. 15 (O) Gläd er med dem som är glada, gråt med dem som gråter. 16 (P) Var eniga med varandra. Tänk inte på det som är högt utan håll er till det enkla[f]. Var inte självkloka. 17 (Q) Löna inte ont med ont. Tänk på det som är gott i alla människors ögon. 18 (R) Håll fred med alla människor så långt det är möjligt och beror på er.
19 (S) Hämnas inte, mina älskade, utan ge rum för Guds vrede. Det står ju skrivet: Min är hämnden, jag ska utkräva den, säger Herren.[g] 20 (T) Men om din fiende är hungrig, så ge honom att äta. Om han är törstig, ge honom att dricka. Gör du det, samlar du glödande kol på hans huvud.[h] 21 (U) Låt dig inte besegras av det onda, utan besegra det onda med det goda.
Footnotes
- 12:1 andliga Annan översättning: "förnuftiga" (grek. logikén).
- 12:2 världen Annan översättning: "tidsåldern" (grek. aión, jfr "eon").
- 12:8 förmana Annan översättning: "uppmuntra", "trösta".
- 12:8 utan baktankar Annan översättning: "generöst".
- 12:10 Överträffa Annan översättning: "Se upp till", "Gå före".
- 12:16 det enkla Annan översättning: "de enkla (människorna)".
- 12:19 5 Mos 32:35.
- 12:20 Ords 25:21f.
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