Romans 12 New American Standard Bible

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but to think<MG5426> so<MG1519> as to have<MG4993> sound<MG4993> judgment<MG4993>, as God<MG2316> has allotted<MG3307> to each<MG1538> a measure<MG3358> of faith<MG4102>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>For just<MG2509> as<MG2509> we have<MG2192> many<MG4183> parts<MG3196> in one<MG1520> body<MG4983> and all<MG3956> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>the body’s parts<MG3196> do not have<MG2192> the same<MG846> function<MG4234>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>so<MG3779> we, who are many<MG4183>, are one<MG1520> body<MG4983> in Christ<MG5547>, and individually<MG2596, 1520> parts<MG3196> of one<MG240> another<MG240>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>However<MG1161>, since we have<MG2192> gifts<MG5486> that differ<MG1313> according<MG2596> to the grace<MG5485> given<MG1325> to us, <i>each of us is to use them properly:</i> if<MG1535a> prophecy<MG4394>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>in proportion<MG356> to <i>one’s</i> faith<MG4102>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>if<MG1535a> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>service<MG1248>, in the <i>act of</i> serving<MG1248>; or<MG1535a> the one who teaches<MG1321>, in the <i>act of</i> teaching<MG1319>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>or<MG1535a> the one who <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>exhorts<MG3870>, in the <i>work of</i> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>exhortation<MG3874>; the one who gives<MG3330>, with <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>generosity<MG572>; the one who <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>is<MG4291b> in<MG4291b> leadership<MG4291b>, with diligence<MG4710>; the one who shows<MG1653> mercy<MG1653>, with cheerfulness<MG2432>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>Love<MG26> <i>must be</i> free<MG505> of<MG505> hypocrisy<MG505>. Detest<MG655> what<MG4190> is<MG4190> evil<MG4190>; cling<MG2853> to what<MG18> is<MG18> good<MG18>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span><i>Be</i> devoted<MG5387> to one<MG240> another<MG240> in brotherly<MG5360> love<MG5360>; <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[n]</a></span>give<MG4285> preference<MG4285> to one<MG240> another<MG240> in honor<MG5092>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>not lagging<MG3636> behind<MG3636> in diligence<MG4710>, fervent<MG2204> in spirit<MG4151>, serving<MG1398> the Lord<MG2962>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>rejoicing<MG5463> in hope<MG1680>, persevering<MG5278> in tribulation<MG2347>, devoted<MG4342> to prayer<MG4335>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>contributing<MG2841> to the needs<MG5532> of the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[o]</a></span>saints<MG40>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[p]</a></span>practicing<MG1377> hospitality<MG5381>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Bless<MG2127> those<MG3588> who persecute<MG1377> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[q]</a></span>you; bless<MG2127> and do not curse<MG2672>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Rejoice<MG5463> with those who rejoice<MG5463>, and weep<MG2799> with those who weep<MG2799>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Be of the same<MG846> mind<MG5426> toward<MG1519> one<MG240> another<MG240>; do not be <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[r]</a></span>haughty<MG5308> in<MG5426> mind<MG5426>, but <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[s]</a></span>associate<MG4879> with the lowly<MG5011>. Do not be wise<MG5429> in your own<MG1438> estimation<MG1438>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Never<MG3367> repay<MG591> evil<MG2556> for evil<MG2556> to anyone<MG3367>. <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[t]</a></span>Respect<MG4306> what<MG2570> is<MG2570> right<MG2570> in<MG1799> the<MG1799> sight<MG1799> of<MG1799> all<MG3956> people<MG444>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>If<MG1487> possible<MG1415>, so<MG3588> far<MG3588> as<MG3588> it depends<MG1537> on you, be<MG1514> at<MG1514> peace<MG1514> with all<MG3956> people<MG444>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Never<MG3361> take<MG1556> your own<MG1438> revenge<MG1556>, beloved<MG27>, but <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[u]</a></span>leave<MG1325> room<MG5117> for the wrath<MG3709> <i>of God,</i> for it is written<MG1125>: “VENGEANCE<MG1557> IS MINE<MG1699>, I WILL REPAY<MG467>,” says<MG3004> the Lord<MG2962>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>“BUT IF<MG1437> YOUR ENEMY<MG2190> IS HUNGRY<MG3983>, FEED<MG5595> HIM; IF<MG1437> HE IS THIRSTY<MG1372>, GIVE<MG4222> HIM A<MG4222> DRINK<MG4222>; FOR IN SO<MG3778> DOING<MG4160> YOU WILL HEAP<MG4987> BURNING<MG4442> COALS<MG440> ON HIS HEAD<MG2776>.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/12-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Do not be overcome<MG3528> by evil<MG2556>, but overcome<MG3528> evil<MG2556> with good<MG18>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> Or <i>pleasing</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> I.e., in contrast to offering a literal sacrifice<br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">2</span> Or <i>age</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">2</span> Or <i>discover</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">2</span> Or <i>pleasing</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Lit <i>the parts</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">6</span> Or <i>in agreement with the faith</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">7</span> Or <i>office of service</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>encourages</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>encouragement</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>sincere concern</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> Or <i>provides care</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Or <i>Love has no</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[n]</span> <span class="fnverse">10</span> Or <i>outdo one another in showing honor</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[o]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>holy ones;</i> i.e., God’s people<br><span class="footnotesbot">[p]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>pursuing</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[q]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Two early mss do not contain <i>you</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[r]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Or <i>arrogant</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[s]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Or <i>accommodate yourself to lowly things</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[t]</span> <span class="fnverse">17</span> Lit <i>Take thought for</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[u]</span> <span class="fnverse">19</span> Lit <i>give a place</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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