1 (a)Therefore I urge you, (b)brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.
1 Therefore (A)I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to (B)present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, (a)acceptable to God, which is your (b)spiritual service of worship.
1 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.
1 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you(A) to present your bodies as a living sacrifice,(B) holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship.(a)
1 I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.
2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be (c)transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
2 And do not (C)be conformed to (D)this (c)world, but be transformed by the (E)renewing of your mind, so that you may (d)(F)prove what the will of God is, that which is good and (e)acceptable and perfect.
2 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.
2 Do not be conformed(C) to this age,(D) but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,(E) so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will(F) of God.
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.
3 For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].
3 For through (G)the grace given to me I say to everyone among you (H)not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to (I)each a measure of faith.
3 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.
3 For by the grace(G) given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think.(H) Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith(I) to each one.
3 For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.
4 For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,
4 For (J)just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function,
4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
4 For we have many parts in one body, but these parts do not all have the same function.
5 so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other].
5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
5 in the same way we who are many(K) are one body in Christ(L) and individually members of one another.
5 In the same way, even though we are many people, we are one body in the Messiah and individual parts connected to each other.
6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them accordingly: if [someone has the gift of] prophecy, [let him speak a new message from God to His people] in proportion to the faith possessed;
6 Since we have gifts that (M)differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if (N)prophecy, (f)according to the proportion of his faith;
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
6 According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts:(M)If prophecy,(N)use it according to the standard of one’s(b) faith;
6 We have different gifts based on the grace that was given to us. So if your gift is prophecy, use your gift in proportion to your faith.
8 or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, (d)with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.
8 or he who (Q)exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with (h)(R)liberality; (S)he who (i)leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with (T)cheerfulness.
8 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.
8 if exhorting,(Q) in exhortation;giving, with generosity;(R)leading,(S) with diligence;showing mercy, with cheerfulness.(T)
8 If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.
9 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.
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
9 Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.
10 Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
10 Show family affection to one another with brotherly love.(W) Outdo one another in showing honor.(X)
10 Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.
12 constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],
12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself.(B)
16 (AH)Be of the same mind toward one another; (AI)do not be haughty in mind, but (n)associate with the lowly. (AJ)Do not be wise in your own estimation.
16 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.
16 Be in agreement with one another.(AH) Do not be proud;(AI) instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.(AJ)
16 Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.
17 Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.(C)
17 (AK)Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. (o)(AL)Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
17 Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.
19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for God’s wrath [and His judicial righteousness]; for it is written [in Scripture], “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.(D)
19 (AO)Never take your own revenge, beloved, but (p)leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “(AP)Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
19 Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His(c) wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay,(AN)(d) says the Lord.
19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."
20 But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap (e)burning coals on his head.”(E)
20 “(AQ)But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”
20 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.
20 ButIf your enemy is hungry, feed him.(AO)If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.For in so doingyou will be heaping fiery coals on his head.(AP)(e)
20 But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."
21 Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
21 Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.
21 Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.
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