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Text -- Romans 12:4-21 (NET)
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12:4 For just as in one body we have many members , and not all the members serve the same function ,
12:5 so we who are many are one body in Christ , and individually we are members who belong to one another .
12:6 And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us . If the gift is prophecy , that individual must use it in proportion to his faith .
12:7 If it is service , he must serve ; if it is teaching , he must teach ;
12:8 if it is exhortation , he must exhort ; if it is contributing , he must do so with sincerity ; if it is leadership , he must do so with diligence ; if it is showing mercy , he must do so with cheerfulness .
Conduct in Love
12:9 Love must be without hypocrisy . Abhor what is evil , cling to what is good .
12:10 Be devoted to one another with mutual love , showing eagerness in honoring one another .
12:11 Do not lag in zeal , be enthusiastic in spirit , serve the Lord .
12:12 Rejoice in hope , endure in suffering , persist in prayer .
12:13 Contribute to the needs of the saints , pursue hospitality .
12:14 Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse .
12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice , weep with those who weep .
12:16 Live in harmony with one another ; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly . Do not be conceited .
12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil ; consider what is good before all people .
12:18 If possible , so far as it depends on you , live peaceably with all people .
12:19 Do not avenge yourselves , dear friends , but give place to God’s wrath , for it is written , “Vengeance is mine , I will repay ,” says the Lord .
12:20 Rather , if your enemy is hungry , feed him ; if he is thirsty , give him a drink ; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head .
12:21 Do not be overcome by evil , but overcome evil with good .
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Dictionary Themes and Topics:
ROMANS, EPISTLE TO THE |
BIBLE, THE, IV CANONICITY |
GIFT |
Religion |
EPHESIANS, EPISTLE TO THE |
Rome |
Commandments |
Love |
Church |
PAPYRUS |
HATE; HATRED |
TEXT AND MANUSCRIPTS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT |
Forgiveness |
Fellowship |
One Another |
Minister |
NUMBER |
HEAD |
Responsibility |
MINISTRY |
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NET Notes: Rom 12:6 This word comes from the same root as “grace” in the following clause; it means “things graciously given,” “grace-gifts....
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NET Notes: Rom 12:17 Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used as a generic and refers to both men and women.
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NET Notes: Rom 12:18 Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used as a generic and refers to both men and women.
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