Romans 12:4–21

⁴For ^jas in one body we have many members,⁵ and the members do not all have the same function, ⁵so we, ^kthough many, ^lare one body in Christ, and individually ^mmembers one of another. ⁶ⁿHaving gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if ^oprophecy, ^pin proportion to our faith; ⁷if ^qservice, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; ⁸the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; ^rthe one who leads,⁶ with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with ^scheerfulness.

Marks of the True Christian

^9tLet love be genuine. ^uAbhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. ^10vLove one another with brotherly affection. ^wOutdo one another in showing honor. ¹¹Do not be slothful in zeal, ^xbe fervent in spirit,^{7 y}serve the Lord. ^12zRejoice in hope, ^abe patient in tribulation, ^bbe constant in prayer. ^13cContribute to the needs of the saints and ^dseek to show hospitality.

^14eBless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ^15fRejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ^16gLive in harmony with one another. ^hDo not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.^{8 i}Never be wise in your own sight. ^17jRepay no one evil for evil, but ^kgive thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸If possible, so far as it depends on you, ^llive peaceably with all. ¹⁹Beloved, ^mnever avenge yourselves, but leave it⁹ to the wrath of God, for it is written, ⁿ“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰To the contrary, ^o“if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.