Romans 12

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 I urge you, then, brothers, remembering the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, dedicated and acceptable to God; that is the kind of worship for you, as sensible people.	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 Do not model your behaviour on the contemporary world, but let the renewing of your mindstransform you, so that you may discern for yourselves what is the wil of God -- what is good and acceptable andmature.	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 And through the grace that I have been given, I say this to every one of you: never pride yourself onbeing better than you real y are, but think of yourself dispassionately, recognising that God has given to eachone his 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 Just as each of us has various parts in one body, and the parts do not al have the same function:	4 For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function,
5 in the same way, al of us, though there are so many of us, make up one body in Christ, and asdifferent parts we are al joined to one another.	5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.
6 Then since the gifts that we have differ according to the grace that was given to each of us: if it is agift of prophecy, we should prophesy as much as our faith tells us;	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 if it is a gift of practical service, let us devote ourselves to serving; if it is teaching, to teaching;	7 if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching;
8 if it is encouraging, to encouraging. When you give, you should give generously from the heart; if youare put in charge, you must be conscientious; if you do works of mercy, let it be because you enjoy doing them.	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 any pretence. Avoid what is evil; stick to what is good.	9 Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good;
10 In brotherly love let your feelings of deep affection for one another come to expression and regardothers as more important than yourself.	10 love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
11 In the service of the Lord, work not halfheartedly but with conscientiousness and an eager spirit.	11 Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
12 Be joyful in hope, persevere in hardship; keep praying regularly;	12 Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
13 share with any of God's holy people who are in need; look for opportunities to be hospitable.	13 Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
14 Bless your persecutors; never curse them, bless them.	14 Bless those who persecute (you), bless and do not curse them.
15 Rejoice with others when they rejoice, and be sad with those in sorrow.	15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
16 Give the same consideration to al others alike. Pay no regard to social standing, but meet humblepeople on their own terms. Do not congratulate yourself on your own wisdom.	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 Never pay back evil with evil, but bear in mind the ideals that all regard with respect.	17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.
18 As much as possible, and to the utmost of your ability, be at peace with everyone.	18 If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.
19 Never try to get revenge: leave that, my dear friends, to the Retribution. As scripture says:Vengeance is mine -- I wil pay them back, the Lord promises.	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 And more: If your enemy is hungry, give him something to eat; if thirsty, something to drink. By this,you wil be heaping red-hot coals on 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 be mastered by evil, but master evil with good.	21 Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.