Romans 12:9–21

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.

^19aNever take your own revenge, beloved, but 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.