Romans 12

Verse 1

WEB Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

KJV 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.

TSK beseech: ro 15:30, 1co 1:10, 2co 5:20, 2co 6:1, 2co 10:1, eph 4:1, 1th 4:1,10, 1th 5:12, heb 13:22; by the: ro 2:4, ro 9:23, ro 11:30,31, ps 116:12, lu 7:47, 2co 4:1, 2co 5:14,15, eph 2:4-10, php 2:1-5, tit 3:4-8, 1pe 2:10-12; that ye: ro 6:13,16,19, ps 50:13,14, 1co 6:13-20, php 1:20, heb 10:22; a living: ps 69:30,31, ho 14:2, 1co 5:7,8, 2co 4:16, php 2:17, heb 10:20-22, heb 13:15,16, 1pe 2:5; acceptable: ro 12:2, ro 15:16, ps 19:14, isa 56:7, jer 6:20, eph 5:10, php 4:18, 1ti 2:3, 1ti 5:4, 1pe 2:5,20

Verse 2

WEB Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

KJV 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.

TSK be not: ex 23:2, le 18:29,30, de 18:9-14, joh 7:7, joh 14:30, joh 15:19, joh 17:14, 1co 3:19, 2co 4:4, 2co 6:14-17, ga 1:4, eph 2:2, eph 4:17-20, jas 1:27, jas 4:4, 1pe 1:14,18, 1pe 4:2, 2pe 1:4, 2pe 2:20, 1jo 2:15-17, 1jo 3:13, 1jo 4:4,5, 1jo 5:19, re 12:9, re 13:8; be ye: ro 13:14, ps 51:10, eze 18:31, eze 36:26, 2co 5:17, eph 1:18, eph 4:22-24, col 1:21,22, col 3:10, tit 3:5; prove: ro 12:1, ps 34:8, eph 5:10,17, 1pe 2:3; good: ro 12:1, ro 7:12,14,22, ps 19:7-11, ps 119:47,48,72,97,103,128,174, pr 3:1-4, pr 3:13-18, ga 5:22-23, eph 5:9, col 4:12, 1th 4:3, 2ti 3:16,17

Verse 3

WEB For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

KJV 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.

TSK I say: ro 12:6-8, ro 1:5, ro 15:15,16, 1co 3:10, 1co 15:10, ga 2:8,9, eph 3:2,4,7,8, eph 4:7-12, col 1:29, 1ti 1:14, 1pe 4:11; not to: ro 11:20,25, pr 16:18,19, pr 25:27, pr 26:12, ec 7:16, mic 6:8, mt 18:1-4, lu 18:11, 1co 4:7,8, 2co 12:7, ga 6:3, php 2:3-8, col 2:13, jas 4:6, 1pe 5:5, 3jo 1:9; soberly: 1ti 2:9,15, tit 2:2,4,6,12, 1pe 1:13, 1pe 4:7, 1pe 5:8; according: ro 12:6, joh 3:34, 1co 4:7, 1co 12:7-11, 2co 12:13, eph 4:7,13,16

Verse 4

WEB For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,

KJV For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

TSK For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:: 1co 12:4,12,27, eph 4:15,16

Verse 5

WEB so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

KJV So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

TSK So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.: ro 12:4, 1co 10:17, 1co 12:12-14,20,27,28, eph 1:23, eph 4:25, eph 5:23,30, col 1:24, col 2:19

Verse 6

WEB Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

KJV Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

TSK then: ro 1:11, 1co 1:5-7, 1co 4:6,7, 1co 12:4-11,28-31, 1co 13:2, 1pe 4:10,11; whether: mt 23:34, lu 11:49, ac 2:17, ac 11:27,28, ac 13:1, ac 15:32, ac 21:9, 1co 12:10,28, 1co 13:2, 1co 14:1,3-5,24,29,31,32, eph 3:5, eph 4:11, 1th 5:20; according to the proportion: ro 12:3, ac 18:24-28, 2co 8:12, php 3:15

Verse 7

WEB or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

KJV Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

TSK ministry: isa 21:8, eze 3:17-21, eze 33:7-9, mt 24:45-47, lu 12:42-44, ac 20:20,28, col 4:17, 1ti 4:16, 2ti 4:2, 1pe 5:1-4; or he: de 33:10, 1sa 12:23, ps 34:11, ps 51:13, ec 12:9, mt 28:19, joh 3:2, ac 13:1, ga 6:6, eph 4:11, col 1:28,29, 1ti 2:7, 1ti 3:2, 1ti 5:17, 2ti 2:2,24

Verse 8

WEB or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

KJV Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

TSK exhorteth: ac 13:15, ac 15:32, ac 20:2, 1co 14:3, 1th 2:3, 1ti 4:13, heb 10:25, heb 13:22; giveth: ro 12:13, de 15:8-11,14, job 31:16-20, ps 112:9, pr 22:9, ec 11:1,2,6, isa 32:5,8, isa 58:7-11, mt 6:2-4, mt 25:40, lu 21:1-4, ac 2:44-46, ac 4:33-35, ac 11:28-30, 2co 8:1-9,12, 1th 2:8, 1pe 4:9-11; with simplicity: 2co 1:12, 2co 8:2, 2co 11:3, eph 6:5, col 3:22; ruleth: ro 13:6, ge 18:19, ps 101:1-8, ac 13:12, ac 20:28, 1co 12:28, 1th 5:12-14, 1ti 3:4,5, 1ti 5:17, heb 13:7,17,24, 1pe 5:2,3; with diligence: ec 9:10; shewth: de 16:11,14,15, ps 37:21, isa 64:5, 2co 9:7

Verse 9

WEB Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

KJV Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

TSK love: 2sa 20:9,10, ps 55:21, pr 26:25, eze 33:31, mt 26:49, joh 12:6, 2co 6:6, 2co 8:8, 1th 2:3, 1ti 1:5, jas 2:15,16, 1pe 1:22, 1pe 4:8, 1jo 3:18-20; Abhor: ps 34:14, ps 36:4, ps 45:7, ps 97:10, ps 101:3, ps 119:104,163, pr 8:13, am 5:15, heb 1:9; cleave: ac 11:23, 1th 5:15, heb 12:14, 1pe 3:10,11

Verse 10

WEB In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

KJV Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

TSK kindly: joh 13:34,35, joh 15:17, joh 17:21, ac 4:32, ga 5:6,13,22, eph 4:1-3, col 1:4, 1th 4:9, 2th 1:3, heb 13:1, 1pe 1:22, 1pe 2:17, 1pe 3:8,9, 2pe 1:7, 1jo 2:9-11, 1jo 3:10-18, 1jo 4:11,20,21, 1jo 5:1,2; with brotherly love: job 1:4, ps 133:1; in honour: ge 13:9, mt 20:26, lu 14:10, php 2:3, 1pe 5:5

Verse 11

WEB not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

KJV Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

TSK slothful: ex 5:17, pr 6:6-9, pr 10:26, pr 13:4, pr 18:9, pr 22:29, pr 24:30-34, pr 26:13-16, ec 9:10, isa 56:10, mt 25:26, ac 20:34,35, eph 4:28, 1th 4:11,12, 2th 3:6-12, 1ti 5:13, heb 6:10,11; fervent: mt 24:12, ac 18:25, col 4:12,13, jas 5:16, 1pe 1:22, 1pe 4:8, re 2:4, re 3:15,16; serving: 1co 7:22, eph 6:5-8, col 3:22-24, col 4:1, tit 2:9,10, heb 12:28

Verse 12

WEB rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

KJV Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

TSK Rejoicing: ro 5:2,3, ro 15:13, ps 16:9-11, ps 71:20-23, ps 73:24-26, pr 10:28, pr 14:32, la 3:24-26, hab 3:17,18, mt 5:12, lu 10:20, 1co 13:13, php 3:1, php 4:4, col 1:27, 1th 5:8,16, 2th 2:16,17, tit 2:13, tit 3:7, heb 3:6, heb 6:17-19, 1pe 1:3-8, 1pe 4:13, 1jo 3:1-3; patient: ro 2:7, ro 5:3,4, ro 8:25, ro 15:4, ps 37:7, ps 40:1, lu 8:15, lu 21:19, col 1:11, 1th 1:3, 2th 1:4, 2th 3:5, 1ti 6:11, 2ti 3:10, heb 6:12,15, heb 10:36, heb 12:1, jas 1:3,4, jas 5:7,10,11, 1pe 2:19,20, 2pe 1:6, re 13:10; continuing: ge 32:24-26, job 27:8-10, ps 55:16,17, ps 62:8, ps 109:4, jer 29:12,13, da 9:18,19, lu 11:5-13, lu 18:1-8,9-43, ac 1:14, ac 2:42, ac 6:4, ac 12:5, 2co 12:8, eph 6:18,19, php 4:6,7, col 4:2,12, 1th 5:17, heb 5:7, jas 5:15,16, 1pe 4:7, 1jo 5:14,15

Verse 13

WEB contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

KJV Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

TSK Distributing: ro 12:8, ro 15:25-28, ps 41:1, ac 4:35, ac 9:36-41, ac 10:4, ac 20:34,35, 1co 16:1,2, 2co 8:1-4, 2co 9:1,12, ga 6:10, phm 1:7, heb 6:10, heb 13:16, 1jo 3:17; given: ge 18:2-8, ge 19:1-3, 1ti 3:2, 1ti 5:10, tit 1:8, heb 13:2, 1pe 4:9

Verse 14

WEB Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

KJV Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

TSK Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.: ro 12:21, job 31:29,30, mt 5:44, lu 6:28, lu 23:34, ac 7:60, 1co 4:12,13, 1th 5:15, jas 3:10, 1pe 2:21-23, 1pe 3:9

Verse 15

WEB Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

KJV Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

TSK Rejoice: isa 66:10-14, lu 1:58, lu 15:5-10, ac 11:23, 1co 12:26, 2co 2:3, php 2:17,18,28; weep: ne 1:4, job 2:11, ps 35:13,14, jer 9:1, joh 11:19,33-36, 2co 11:29, php 2:26, heb 13:3

Verse 16

WEB Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

KJV 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.

TSK of the: ro 15:5, ro 6:2, 2ch 30:12, jer 32:39, ac 4:32, 1co 1:10, php 1:27, php 2:2,3, php 3:16, php 4:2, 1pe 3:8; Mind: ps 131:1,2, jer 45:5, mt 18:1-4, mt 20:21-28, lu 4:6-11, lu 22:24-27, 1pe 5:3, 3jo 1:9, re 13:7,8; condescend to men of low estate: job 31:13-16, job 36:5, pr 17:5, pr 19:7,17,22, mt 6:25,26, mt 11:5, mt 26:11, lu 6:20, lu 14:13, php 4:11-13, 1ti 6:6-9, heb 13:5, jas 2:5,6; Be not: ro 11:25, pr 3:7, pr 26:12, isa 5:21, 1co 3:18, 1co 4:10, 1co 6:5, 1co 8:2, jas 3:13-17

Verse 17

WEB Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

KJV Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

TSK Recompense: ro 12:19, pr 20:22, mt 5:39, 1th 5:15, 1pe 3:9; Provide: ro 14:16, 1co 6:6,7, 1co 13:4,5, 2co 8:20,21, php 4:8,9, col 4:5, 1th 4:12, 1th 5:22, 1ti 5:14, tit 2:4,5, 1pe 2:12, 1pe 3:16

Verse 18

WEB If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

KJV If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

TSK If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.: ro 14:17,19, 2sa 20:19, ps 34:14, ps 120:5-7, pr 12:20, mt 5:5,9, mr 9:50, 1co 7:15, 2co 13:11, ga 5:22, eph 4:3, col 3:14,15, 1th 5:13, 2ti 2:22, heb 12:14, jas 3:16-18, 1pe 3:11

Verse 19

WEB Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

KJV Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

TSK avenge: ro 12:14,17, le 19:18, 1sa 25:26,33, pr 24:17-19,29, eze 25:12; give: mt 5:39, lu 6:27-29, lu 9:55,56; Vengeance: ro 13:4, de 32:35,43, ps 94:1-3, na 1:2,3, heb 10:30

Verse 20

WEB Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

KJV 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.

TSK if thine: ex 23:4,5, 1sa 24:16-19, 1sa 26:21, pr 25:21,22, mt 5:44; coals: ps 120:4, ps 140:10, so 8:6,7

Verse 21

WEB Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

KJV Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

TSK Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.: pr 16:32, lu 6:27-30, 1pe 3:9