Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
New American Standard Bible
Let
King James Version
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Holman Bible
Love must be without hypocrisy.
International Standard Version
Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.
A Conservative Version
Love without hypocrisy, abhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good,
American Standard Version
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Amplified
Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
An Understandable Version
Let [your] love be sincere. Hate whatever is evil. Cling to whatever is good.
Anderson New Testament
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good;
Bible in Basic English
Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Let love be without dissimulation. abhor that which is evil, adhere to that which is good.
Darby Translation
Let love be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good:
Godbey New Testament
Let love be free from hypocrisy. Abhorring the evil, cleaving to the good:
Goodspeed New Testament
Your love must be genuine. You must hate what is wrong, and hold to what is right.
John Wesley New Testament
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good.
Julia Smith Translation
Love unfeigned. Hating evil; fastened to good.
King James 2000
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what [is] evil; be attached to what [is] good,
Modern King James verseion
Let love be without hypocrisy, shrinking from evil, cleaving to good;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let love be without dissimulation. Hate that which is evil, and cleave unto that which is good.
Moffatt New Testament
Let your love be a real thing, with a loathing for evil and a bent for what is good.
Montgomery New Testament
Let love be without insincerity. Abhor what is evil; wed yourselves to what is good.
NET Bible
Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.
New Heart English Bible
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
Noyes New Testament
Let your love be unfeigned. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good.
Sawyer New Testament
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor evil, adhere to that which is good,
The Emphasized Bible
Your love, be without hypocrisy, - loathing that which is wicked, cleaving to that which is good;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Let love be undissembled. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Let your love be sincere. Hate the wrong; cling to the right.
Webster
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Weymouth New Testament
Let your love be perfectly sincere. Regard with horror what is evil; cling to what is right.
Williams New Testament
Your love must be true. You must always turn in horror from what is wrong, but keep on holding to what is right.
World English Bible
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
Worrell New Testament
Let love be without hypocrisy; abhorring that which is evil; cleaving to that which is good;
Worsley New Testament
Let love be unfeigned. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good;
Youngs Literal Translation
The love unfeigned: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;
Themes
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Sincere
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Sincere
Love » Special teachings concerning » Sincere
Love to man » Saints should » Be sincere in
Interlinear
Anupokritos
Devotionals
Devotionals about Romans 12:9
Devotionals containing Romans 12:9
References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:9
Images Romans 12:9
Prayers for Romans 12:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living In Love
8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; outdo one another in showing honor.
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:5
But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
1 Peter 1:22
Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.
2 Corinthians 6:6
in purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,
Matthew 26:49
And at once he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him.
John 12:6
This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts;
2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not speaking this as a command, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity, nor is it made with deceit;
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
But test everything; hold fast to what is good.
Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions."
Hebrews 12:14
Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
James 2:15-16
If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food,
1 Peter 3:10-11
For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, hold unfailing your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
1 John 3:18-20
Little children, let us not love in word or tongue but in deed and in truth.