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but to think so as to have sound thinking, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>but having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: whether prophecy, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>in agreement with the faith; <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>or <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>generosity; he who <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><i>Let</i> love <i>be</i> without hypocrisy—by abhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span><i>being</i> devoted to one another in brotherly love, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>giving preference to one another in honor, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>not lagging behind in diligence, being fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>rejoicing in hope, persevering in affliction, being devoted to prayer, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>contributing to the needs of the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>saints, pursuing hospitality. <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Bless those who persecute <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>you; bless, and do not curse. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>by being of the same mind toward one another, not being haughty in mind, but <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>associating with the humble. Do not be wise in your own mind. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Never paying back evil for evil to anyone, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>respecting what is good in the sight of all men, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>if possible, so far as it depends on you, being at peace with all men, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>never taking your own revenge, beloved—instead <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>leave room for the wrath <i>of God</i>. For it is written, “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,” says the Lord. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>“BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="fnverse">1</span> Or <i>rational</i><br><span class="fnverse">2</span> Or <i>age</i><br><span class="fnverse">2</span> Or <i>complete</i><br><span class="fnverse">6</span> Or <i>according to the proportion of his faith</i><br><span class="fnverse">7</span> Or <i>office of service</i><br><span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>simplicity</i>; without false motives<br><span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>gives aid</i><br><span class="fnverse">10</span> Or <i>outdo one another in showing honor</i><br><span class="fnverse">13</span> Or <i>holy ones</i><br><span class="fnverse">14</span> Two early mss omit <i>you</i><br><span class="fnverse">16</span> Or <i>accommodate yourself to lowly things</i><br><span class="fnverse">17</span> Lit <i>take thought for</i><br><span class="fnverse">19</span> Lit <i>give a place</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation<br>All rights reserved. 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