The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans

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- Chapter 12 -

(1 Corinthians 3:16–23; 1 Corinthians 6:18–20)

I Beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that yee giue vp your bodies a liuing sacrifice, holy, acceptable vnto God, which is your reasonable seruing of God.

And fashion not your selues like vnto this worlde, but bee yee changed by the renewing of your minde, that ye may prooue what that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God is.

For I say through the grace that is giuen vnto me, to euery one that is among you, that no man presume to vnderstande aboue that which is meete to vnderstand, but that he vnderstande according to sobrietie, as God hath dealt to euery man the measure of faith.

For as wee haue many members in one body, and all members haue not one office,

So we being many are one body in Christ, and euery one, one anothers members.

Seeing then that we haue gifts that are diuers, according to the grace that is giuen vnto vs, whether we haue prophecie, let vs prophecie according to the portion of faith:

Or an office, let vs waite on the office: or he that teacheth, on teaching:

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that distributeth, let him doe it with simplicitie: he that ruleth, with diligence: he that sheweth mercie, with cheerefulnesse.

Love, Zeal, Hope, Hospitality

(John 13:31–35; 1 John 3:11–24)

Let loue be without dissimulation. Abhorre that which is euill, and cleaue vnto that which is good.

Be affectioned to loue one another with brotherly loue. In giuing honour, goe one before another,

Not slouthfull to do seruice: seruent in spirit seruing the Lord,

Reioycing in hope, pacient in tribulation, continuing in prayer,

Distributing vnto the necessities of the Saintes: giuing your selues to hospitalitie.

Forgiveness

(Matthew 18:21–35)

Blesse them which persecute you: blesse, I say, and curse not.

Reioyce with them that reioyce, and weepe with them that weepe.

Be of like affection one towardes another: be not hie minded: but make your selues equall to them of the lower sort: be not wise in your selues.

Recompence to no man euill for euill: procure things honest in the sight of all men.

If it bee possible, as much as in you is, haue peace with all men.

Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine: I will repay, saith the Lord.

Therefore, if thine enemie hunger, feede him: if he thirst, giue him drinke: for in so doing, thou shalt heape coales of fire on his head.

Bee not ouercome of euill, but ouercome euill with goodnesse.

(1 Corinthians 3:16–23; 1 Corinthians 6:18–20)

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,

so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another,

having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Love, Zeal, Hope, Hospitality

(John 13:31–35; 1 John 3:11–24)

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,

not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,

rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,

contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.

Forgiveness

(Matthew 18:21–35)

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.” (a)

Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”(b)

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Footnotes

(a)12:19 ℘ Deuteronomy 32:35

(b)12:20 ℘ Proverbs 25:21-22