Romans

Chapter 12

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    I exhort you therefore, brethren, by the mercy of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice, living, holy, pleasing to God---your spiritual service.

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    And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed in the newness of your mind, that you may discern what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Humility and Concord

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    By the grace that has been given to me, I say to each one among you: let no one rate himself more than he ought, but let him rate himself according to moderation, and according as God has apportioned to each one the measure of faith.

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    For just as in one body we have many members, yet all the members have not the same function,

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    so we, the many, are one body in Christ, but severally members one of another.

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    But we have gifts differing according to the grace that has been given us, such as prophecy to be used according to the proportion of faith;

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    or ministry, in ministering; or he who teaches, in teaching;

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    he who exhorts, in exhorting; he who gives, in simplicity; he who presides, with carefulness; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Fraternal Charity

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    Let love be without pretense. Hate what is evil, hold to what is good.

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    Love one another with fraternal charity, anticipating one another with honor.

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    Be not slothful in zeal; be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,

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    rejoicing in hope. Be patient in tribulation, persevering in prayer.

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    Share the needs of the saints, practising hospitality.

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    Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

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    Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

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    Be of one mind towards one another. Do not set your mind on high things but condescend to the lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

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    To no man render evil for evil, but provide good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.

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    If it be possible, as far as in you lies, be at peace with all men.

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    Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord."

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    But "If thy enemy is hungry, give him food; if he is thirsty, give him drink; For by so doing thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head."

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