Romans 12

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 And so, I beg you, brothers, by the mercy of God, that you offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, with the subservience of your mind.	1 I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.
2 And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.	2 Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.
3 For I say, through the grace that has been given to me, to all who are among you: Taste no more than it is necessary to taste, but taste unto sobriety and just as God has distributed a share of the faith to each one.	3 For by the grace given to me I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than one ought to think, but to think soberly, each according to the measure of faith that God has apportioned.
4 For just as, within one body, we have many parts, though all the parts do not have the same role,	4 For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function,
5 so also we, being many, are one body in Christ, and each one is a part, the one of the other.	5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.
6 And we each have different gifts, according to the grace that has been given to us: whether prophecy, in agreement with the reasonableness of faith;	6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith;
7 or ministry, in ministering; or he who teaches, in doctrine;	7 if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching;
8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, in simplicity; he who governs, in solicitude; he who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.	8 if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
9 Let love be without falseness: hating evil, clinging to what is good,	9 Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good;
10 loving one another with fraternal charity, surpassing one another in honor:	10 love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
11 in solicitude, not lazy; in spirit, fervent; serving the Lord;	11 Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
12 in hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, ever-willing;	12 Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
13 in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.	13 Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
14 Bless those who are persecuting you: bless, and do not curse.	14 Bless those who persecute (you), bless and do not curse them.
15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Weep with those who are weeping.	15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
16 Be of the same mind toward one another: not savoring what is exalted, but consenting in humility. Do not choose to seem wise to yourself.	16 Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.
17 Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.	17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.
18 If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men.	18 If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.
19 Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.”	19 Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
20 So if an enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in doing so, you will heap burning coals upon his head.	20 Rather, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head."
21 Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness.	21 Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.