Romans 12:6–18

⁶Since we have gifts that ^adiffer according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if ^bprophecy, ¹according to the proportion of his faith;

⁷if ^1aservice, in his serving; or he who ^bteaches, in his teaching;

⁸or he who ^aexhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with ^1bliberality; ^che who ²leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with ^dcheerfulness.

⁹Let ^alove be without hypocrisy. ^bAbhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

¹⁰Be ^adevoted to one another in brotherly love; ¹give preference to one another ^bin honor;

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

^12arejoicing in hope, ^bpersevering in tribulation, ^cdevoted to prayer,

^13acontributing to the needs of the ¹saints, ^2bpracticing hospitality.

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

^15aRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

^16aBe of the same mind toward one another; ^bdo not be haughty in mind, but ¹associate with the lowly. ^cDo not be wise in your own estimation.

^17aNever pay back evil for evil to anyone. ^1bRespect what is right in the sight of all men.

¹⁸If possible, ^aso far as it depends on you, ^bbe at peace with all men.