Romans 12:6-16

English Standard Version

⁶^(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; ⁷if ^(D)service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; ⁸the 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

⁹^(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. ¹¹Do 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.