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Romans 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 16

1 Therefore, brothers, I call on you through the compassions of God to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, in order to prove by you what is the good and pleasing and perfect will of God.

3 For through the grace having been given to me, I say to every one being among you, not to think too highly beyond what is right to think. But think to be of sound mind, even as God divided a measure of faith to each one.

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Chapter Summary

1 God’s mercies must move us to please God. 9 Love and many other duties are required of us.

Key Greek Words

θυσία living sacrifice G2378
ἀνακαίνωσις renewal G342
δοκιμάζω prove, discern G1381
χάρισμα gift of grace G5486
ἀγάπη love G26
νικάω overcome G3528

Cross-References

People & Context

Paul

The apostle writing; appeals to the brothers by God's compassions and shares his measure of grace (vv.1,3).

Timeline

Living Sacrifices and Using Gifts

Believers are urged to present their bodies as living sacrifices and not be conformed to this age. They must use their differing spiritual gifts in love without hypocrisy .

Romans 12:1-21

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