Romans 12:9–21

⁹Let ^alove be without hypocrisy—by ^babhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good,

¹⁰being ^adevoted to one another in brotherly love, ¹giving preference to one another ^bin honor,

¹¹not lagging behind in diligence, being ^afervent in spirit, ^bserving the Lord,

^12arejoicing in hope, ^bpersevering in affliction, being ^cdevoted to prayer,

^13acontributing to the needs of the ¹saints, ^bpursuing hospitality.

^14aBless those who persecute ¹you; bless, and do not curse.

^15aRejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep,

¹⁶by ^abeing of the same mind toward one another, ^bnot being haughty in mind, but ¹associating with the humble. ^cDo not be wise in your own mind.

^17aNever paying back evil for evil to anyone, ^1brespecting what is good in the sight of all men,

¹⁸if possible, ^aso far as it depends on you, ^bbeing at peace with all men,

^19anever taking your own revenge, beloved—instead ¹leave room for the wrath of God. For it is written, “^bVengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

²⁰“^aBut 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.”

²¹Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.