Romans 12:1

AMP: Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.

ASV: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, [which is] your spiritual service.

BSB: Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

DARBY: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the compassions of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, [which is] your intelligent service.

DRA: 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.

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.

Romans 12:2

AMP: And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].

ASV: And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, and ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

BSB: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

DARBY: And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of [your] mind, that ye may prove what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

DRA: 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.

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.

Romans 12:3

AMP: For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].

ASV: For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

BSB: For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

DARBY: For I say, through the grace which has been given to me, to every one that is among you, not to have high thoughts above what he should think; but to think so as to be wise, as God has dealt to each a measure of faith.

DRA: 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.

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.

Romans 12:4

AMP: For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,

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

BSB: Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,

DARBY: For, as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office;

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

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

Romans 12:5

AMP: so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other].

ASV: so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.

BSB: so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

DARBY: thus we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and each one members one of the other.

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

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

Romans 12:6

AMP: Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them accordingly: if [someone has the gift of] prophecy, [let him speak a new message from God to His people] in proportion to the faith possessed;

ASV: And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of our faith;

BSB: We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

DARBY: But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether [it be] prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;

DRA: And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us, either prophecy, to be used according to the rule of 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;

Romans 12:7

AMP: if service, in the act of serving; or he who teaches, in the act of teaching;

ASV: or ministry, [let us give ourselves] to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;

BSB: if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

DARBY: or service, [let us occupy ourselves] in service; or he that teaches, in teaching;

DRA: Or ministry, in ministering; or he that teacheth, in doctrine;

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

Romans 12:8

AMP: or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.

ASV: or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, [let him do it] with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

BSB: if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

DARBY: or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.

DRA: He that exhorteth, in exhorting; he that giveth, with simplicity; he that ruleth, with carefulness; he that sheweth 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 sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:9

AMP: Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.

ASV: Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

BSB: Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

DARBY: Let love be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good:

DRA: Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good.

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

Romans 12:10

AMP: Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;

ASV: In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

BSB: Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

DARBY: as to brotherly love, kindly affectioned towards one another: as to honour, each taking the lead in paying it to the other:

DRA: Loving one another with the charity of brotherhood, with honour preventing one another.

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

Romans 12:11

AMP: never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;

ASV: in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

BSB: Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

DARBY: as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord.

DRA: In carefulness not slothful. In spirit fervent. Serving the Lord.

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

Romans 12:12

AMP: constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],

ASV: rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

BSB: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

DARBY: As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering:

DRA: Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.

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

Romans 12:13

AMP: contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.

ASV: communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

BSB: Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

DARBY: distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

DRA: Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality.

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

Romans 12:14

AMP: Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them]. [Matt 5:44; Luke 6:28]

ASV: Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

BSB: Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

DARBY: Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

DRA: Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not.

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

Romans 12:15

AMP: Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].

ASV: Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

BSB: Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

DARBY: Rejoice with those that rejoice, weep with those that weep.

DRA: Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

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

Romans 12:16

AMP: Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself. [Prov 3:7]

ASV: Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

BSB: Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

DARBY: Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes:

DRA: Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not 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.

Romans 12:17

AMP: Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone. [Prov 20:22]

ASV: Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

BSB: Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

DARBY: recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:

DRA: 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.

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

Romans 12:18

AMP: If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

ASV: If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

BSB: If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

DARBY: if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men;

DRA: If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.

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

Romans 12:19

AMP: Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for God’s wrath [and His judicial righteousness]; for it is written [in Scripture], “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. [Deut 32:35]

ASV: Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath [of God]: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

BSB: Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

DARBY: not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.

DRA: Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith 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.

Romans 12:20

AMP: “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.” [Prov 25:21, 22]

ASV: But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.

BSB: On the contrary,“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;if he is thirsty, give him a drink.For in so doing,you will heap burning coals on his head.”

DARBY: If therefore thine enemy should hunger, feed him; if he should thirst, give him drink; for, so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.

DRA: 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.

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.

Romans 12:21

AMP: Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.

ASV: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

BSB: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

DARBY: Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

DRA: Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.

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

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