Romans 12

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercy of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing unto God, your reasonable service.	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 be not conformed to this world; but be reformed in the newness of your mind, that you may prove what is the good, and the acceptable, and the perfect will of God.	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, by the grace that is given me, to all that are among you, not to be more wise than it behoveth to be wise, but to be wise unto sobriety, and according as God hath divided to every one the measure of faith.	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 as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office:	4 For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function,
5 So we being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.	5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.
6 And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us, either prophecy, to be used according to the rule 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 that teacheth, in doctrine;	7 if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching;
8 He that exhorteth, in exhorting; he that giveth, with simplicity; he that ruleth, with carefulness; he that sheweth mercy, with 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 dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good.	9 Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good;
10 Loving one another with the charity of brotherhood, with honour preventing one another.	10 love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
11 In carefulness not slothful. In spirit fervent. Serving the Lord.	11 Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
12 Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.	12 Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
13 Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality.	13 Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
14 Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not.	14 Bless those who persecute (you), bless and do not curse them.
15 Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.	15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
16 Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.	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 To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing 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 be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.	18 If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.
19 Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith 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 But if thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink. For, doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire 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 Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.	21 Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.