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Romans 12

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.

Romans 12:1 KJV

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.

Romans 12:2 KJV

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.

Romans 12:3 KJV

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

Romans 12:4 KJV

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Romans 12:5 KJV

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

Romans 12:6 KJV

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Romans 12:7 KJV

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.

Romans 12:8 KJV

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Romans 12:9 KJV

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Romans 12:10 KJV

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Romans 12:11 KJV

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 12:12 KJV

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Romans 12:13 KJV

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Romans 12:14 KJV

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Romans 12:15 KJV

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.

Romans 12:16 KJV

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 12:17 KJV

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18 KJV

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Romans 12:19 KJV

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.

Romans 12:20 KJV

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 KJV

End of Romans 12

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What is Romans 12 about?

Romans 12 marks a turning point in Paul's letter, from what God has done to how Christians should live in response. It begins, "present your bodies a living sacrifice," and continues, "be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind" (verses 1–2). Paul compares the church to one body with many members, each with different gifts, such as teaching, serving and giving. He then gives a series of short commands: love without hypocrisy, be devoted to one another, rejoice in hope, be patient in trouble, keep praying, bless persecutors, and never take revenge. The chapter ends, "overcome evil with good" (verse 21).

What does Romans 12 mean?

Romans 12:2

After eleven chapters explaining God's mercy, Paul turns to how Christians should live in response. "Be not conformed to this world" means do not let the values and habits of the surrounding culture squeeze you into their shape. Instead, "be ye transformed." The Greek word is the root of "metamorphosis," a change from the inside out, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. This change happens "by the renewing of your mind," as God's truth reshapes how we think. The result is that we can discern and live out God's will, which Paul describes as good, acceptable, and perfect.

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