Romans 12:9-13

Expanded Bible

⁹ Your love must be ·real [sincere; unhypocritical]. ·Hate [Abhor; Despise] what is evil, and ·hold on [cling] to what is good. ¹⁰ ·Love [Be devoted to] each other ·like brothers and sisters [with family/brotherly affection]. ·Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves [or Outdo one another in showing honor; or Be eager to show honor to one another]. ¹¹ Do not be ·lazy but work hard [^Llacking in zeal], serving the Lord with ·all your heart [^La fervent/eager/enthusiastic spirit]. ¹² ·Be joyful because you have hope [^LRejoice in hope]. ·Be patient [Endure] ·when trouble comes [^Lin suffering/tribulation], and pray ·at all times [faithfully; with persistence/perseverance]. ¹³ Share with ·God’s people [^Tthe saints] who need help. ·Bring strangers in need into your homes [Pursue/Be eager to show hospitality].