Romans 12:9-21

Legacy Standard Bible

⁹ Let ^(A)love be without hypocrisy—by ^(B)abhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good, ¹⁰ being ^(C)devoted to one another in brotherly love, ^[a]giving preference to one another ^(D)in honor, ¹¹ not lagging behind in diligence, being ^(E)fervent in spirit, ^(F)serving the Lord, ^12 (G)rejoicing in hope, ^(H)persevering in affliction, being ^(I)devoted to prayer, ^13 (J)contributing to the needs of the ^[b]saints, ^(K)pursuing hospitality.

^14 (L)Bless those who persecute ^[c]you; bless, and do not curse. ^15 (M)Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep, ¹⁶ by ^(N)being of the same mind toward one another, ^(O)not being haughty in mind, but ^[d]associating with the humble. ^(P)Do not be wise in your own mind. ^17 (Q)Never paying back evil for evil to anyone, ^[e](R)respecting what is good in the sight of all men, ¹⁸ if possible, ^(S)so far as it depends on you, ^(T)being at peace with all men, ^19 (U)never taking your own revenge, beloved—instead ^[f]leave room for the wrath of God. For it is written, “^(V)Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. ²⁰ “^(W)But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.