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I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present
your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your
reasonable service.
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And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and
perfect, will of God.
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For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among
you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to
think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
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For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same
office:
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So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of
another.
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Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,
whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
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Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on
teaching;
Don't think too highly of yourself.
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Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with
simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with
cheerfulness.
Be generous in giving,
diligent when leading,
and cheerful when showing mercy.
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to
that which is good.
Let your love be genuine.
Avoid evil. Do good.
10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour
preferring one another;
Be kind to one another.
Honor others more than yourself.
11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit;
serving the Lord;
12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Rejoice in hope.
Be patient in tribulation.
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Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
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Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Bless those who persecute you.
Don't curse. [1]
15Rejoice with them that do
rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Rejoice with those who are happy.
Weep with those who are sad.
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Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but
condescend to men of low estate.
Be not wise in your own conceits.
Associate with the lowly.
Don't think too much of yourself.
17Recompense to no man evil for
evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Don't repay evil with evil.
Be honest with everyone.
18If it be possible, as much as
lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In so far as it's possible,
be at peace with everyone.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not
yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath:
for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Therefore if thine enemy
hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:
for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
If your enemies are hungry, feed them.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. [2]
21Be not overcome of evil, but
overcome evil with good.
Don't be overcome by evil.
Overcome evil with good.
Notes
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Bless, and curse not. (v.14)
Is it OK to curse people?
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If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink (v.20)
How should we treat our eneimies?
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Offer your body as a sacrifice to God.
- Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God. 12:1
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Don't conform to the world.
- Be not conformed to this world. 12:2a
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Be transformed by renewing your mind.
- Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. 12:2b
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Don't think too much of yourself.
- I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think;
but to think soberly. 12:3
- Be not wise in your own conceit. 12:16
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Cleave to that which is good.
- Cleave to that which is good. 12:9
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Be fervent in spirit.
- Be ... fervent in spirit. 12:10-11
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Be patient in tribulation.
- Be ... patient in tribulation. 12:10-12
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Be hospitable
- Be ... given to hospitality. 12:10-13
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Don't be slothful.
- Not slothful in business. 12:11
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Serve God.
- Serving the Lord. 12:11b
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Pray.
- Continuing instant in prayer. 12:12
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Rejoice.
- Rejoicing in hope. 12:12
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Give money to saints.
- Distributing to the necessity of saints. 12:13
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Bless those who curse you.
- Bless them which persecute you. 12:14
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Rejoice with those who are rejoicing.
- Rejoice with them that do rejoice. 12:15a
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Weep with those who are weeping.
- Weep with them that weep. 12:15b
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Agree with everyone about everything.
- Be of the same mind one toward another. 12:16a
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Hang out with the little people.
- Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. 12:16b
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Don't return evil for evil.
- Recompense to no man evil for evil. 12:17a
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Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
- Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 12:17b
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Try to live peaceably with everyone.
- If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 12:18
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Don't seek revenge.
- Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 12:19
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Give your enemy food and water.
- If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink. 12:20
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Overcome evil with good.
- Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 12:21
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Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with
simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with
cheerfulness.
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to
that which is good.
10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour
preferring one another;
11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit;
serving the Lord;
12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
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Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
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Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15Rejoice with them that do
rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
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Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but
condescend to men of low estate.
Be not wise in your own conceits.
17Recompense to no man evil for
evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as
lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not
yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath:
for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Therefore if thine enemy
hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:
for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21Be not overcome of evil, but
overcome evil with good.