Thematic Bible




Romans 12:1 (show verse)

Well then, my brothers, I appeal to you by all the mercy of God to dedicate your bodies as a living sacrifice, consecrated and acceptable to God; that is your cult, a spiritual rite.

Romans 12:2 (show verse)

Instead of being moulded to this world, have your mind renewed, and so be transformed in nature, able to make out what the will of God is, namely, what is good and acceptable to him and perfect.

Romans 12:3 (show verse)

In virtue of my office, I tell everyone of your number who is self-important, that he is not to think more of himself than he ought to think; he must take a sane view of himself, corresponding to the degree of faith which God has assigned to each.

Romans 12:4 (show verse)

In our one body we have a number of members, and the members have not all the same function;

Romans 12:5 (show verse)

so too, for all our numbers, we form one Body in Christ and we are severally members one of another.

Romans 12:6 (show verse)

Our talents differ with the grace that is given us; if the talent is that of prophecy, let us employ it in proportion to our faith;

Romans 12:7 (show verse)

if it is practical service, let us mind our service; the teacher must mind his teaching,

Romans 12:8 (show verse)

the speaker his words of counsel; the contributor must be liberal, the superintendent must be in earnest, the sick visitor must be cheerful.

Romans 12:9 (show verse)

Let your love be a real thing, with a loathing for evil and a bent for what is good.

Romans 12:10 (show verse)

Put affection into your love for the brotherhood; be forward to honour one another;

Romans 12:11 (show verse)

never let your zeal flag; maintain the spiritual glow; serve the Lord;

Romans 12:12 (show verse)

let your hope be a joy to you; be stedfast in trouble, attend to prayer,

Romans 12:13 (show verse)

contribute to needy saints, make a practice of hospitality.

Romans 12:14 (show verse)

Bless those who make a practice of persecuting you; bless them instead of cursing them.

Romans 12:15 (show verse)

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Romans 12:16 (show verse)

Keep in harmony with one another; instead of being ambitious, associate with humble folk; never be self-conceited.

Romans 12:17 (show verse)

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone; aim to be above reproach in the eyes of all;

Romans 12:18 (show verse)

be at peace with all men, if possible, so far as that depends on you.

Romans 12:19 (show verse)

Never revenge yourselves, beloved, but let the Wrath of God have its way; for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will exact a requital ??the Lord has said it. No,

Romans 12:20 (show verse)

if your enemy is hungry, feed him, if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in this way you will make him feel a burning sense of shame.

Romans 12:21 (show verse)

Do not let evil get the better of you; get the better of evil by doing good.