Romans 12:7-9
King James Version
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 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.
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
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Romans 12:7-9
New King James Version
7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; (A)he who teaches, in teaching; 8 (B)he who exhorts, in exhortation; (C)he who gives, with liberality; (D)he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, (E)with cheerfulness.
Behave Like a Christian
9 (F)Let love be without hypocrisy. (G)Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
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Romans 12:7-9
English Standard Version
7 if (A)service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; (B)the one who leads,[a] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with (C)cheerfulness.
Marks of the True Christian
9 (D)Let love be genuine. (E)Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
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- Romans 12:8 Or gives aid
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