(A)Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if (B)prophecy, (C)in proportion to our faith; if (D)service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; (E)the one who leads,[a] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with (F)cheerfulness.

Marks of the True Christian

(G)Let love be genuine. (H)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 (I)Love one another with brotherly affection. (J)Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, (K)be fervent in spirit,[b] (L)serve the Lord. 12 (M)Rejoice in hope, (N)be patient in tribulation, (O)be constant in prayer. 13 (P)Contribute to the needs of the saints and (Q)seek to show hospitality.

14 (R)Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 (S)Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 (T)Live in harmony with one another. (U)Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[c] (V)Never be wise in your own sight.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or gives aid
  2. Romans 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit
  3. Romans 12:16 Or give yourselves to humble tasks

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