Romans 12:9–21

Marks of the True Christian

⁹Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; ¹⁰love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. ¹¹Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. ¹²Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.^{* 13}Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.^*

¹⁴Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.^{* 15}Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. ¹⁶Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly;^c do not claim to be wiser than you are.^{* 17}Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.^{* 18}If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.^{* 19}Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God,^d for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”^{* 20}Instead, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” ²¹Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.