Romans 12

ABU(i) 1 I BESEECH you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your rational service. 2 And be not conformed to this world; but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may discern what is the will of God, the good, and well pleasing, and perfect. 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God imparted to each one the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office; 5 so we, the many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another. 6 And having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of our faith; 7 or ministry, [let us wait] on the ministry; or he that teaches, on the teaching; 8 or he that exhorts, on the exhortation; he that gives, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that presides, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be unfeigned. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. In brotherly love, 10 be kindly affectioned one to another; in honor, preferring one another; 11 in diligence, not slothful; in spirit, fervent, serving the Lord; 12 in hope, rejoicing; in affliction, patient; in prayer, persevering; 13 communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Aspire not to things that are high, but condescend to the lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no one evil for evil. Provide things honorable in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as far as depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath [of God]. For it is written: To me belongs vengeance; I will recompense, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore, If thy enemy hungers, feed him; If he thirsts, give him drink. For, in doing this, Thou wilt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.