1I 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.
2I 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.
3And 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.
4And 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.
5For 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.
6For 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.
7For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
8For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
9So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
10So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
11Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
12Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
13Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
14Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
15Or 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.
16Or 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.
17Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
18Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
19Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
20Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
21Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
22Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
23Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
24Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
25Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
26Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
27Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
28Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
29Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
30Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
31Be 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.
32Be 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.
33Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
34Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
35If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
36If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
37Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
38Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
39Therefore 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.
40Therefore 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.
41Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
42Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.