Be not wise in your own conceits.' 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Commentary. Now, what he omits in this sketch of Christian duty seems to me quite as significant as what he inserts. (preached during my first Sunday as the pastor of St. John's UMC in Staunton, Virginia on 6/30/2013) Romans 12.1-8 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. It might also imply the persons whose business it was to receive and entertain the apostolical teachers who traveled from place to place, establishing and confirming the Churches. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture Retail: $49.99 Our Price: $27.49 Save: $22.50 (45%) Buy Now He that giveth - He who distributeth the alms of the Church, with simplicity - being influenced by no partiality, but dividing to each according to the necessity of his case. Read verse in New International Version New International Version Update. This is the true worship that you should offer. Romans 12:3–8 Humble Service in the Body of Christ 3 For by the grace given me m I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. A Living Sacrifice 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. We all should do this (see Hebrews 3:13; 10:25) but some are especially gifted at this. NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture Retail: $49.99 Our Price: $27.49 Save: $22.50 (45%) Buy Now "As we have many members in one body, so we being many are one body in Christ" (Rom. Acts 20:2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. December 4, 5. 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, a who 1 do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 12:8 NIV Romans 12:8 NLT Romans 12:8 ESV Romans 12:8 NASB Romans 12:8 KJV Romans 12:8 Bible Apps Romans 12:8 Parallel Romans 12:8 Biblia Paralela Romans 12:8 Chinese Bible Romans 12:8 French Bible Romans 12:8 German Bible Romans 12:8 Commentaries Bible Hub Romans 8:3 Or flesh, for sin; Romans 8:10 Or you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive; Romans 8:11 Some manuscripts bodies through; Romans 8:15 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture; also in verse 23. New International Version; Romans 12:8 Romans 12:8 View Full Chapter. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. These three closely connected clauses occur, as you all know, in the midst of that outline of the Christian life with which the Apostle begins the practical part of this Epistle. Font Size Romans 12:9-21. 8if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, Or to provide for others do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12 - Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God--this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:11 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 12:11, NIV: "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. Romans 12:12 > NIV KJV ESV NKJV. 12 So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. New International Version (NIV) Bible Book List. We try to get at the Lord, but we cannot, because we are separated from some member of the Lord's body, or because there is not the freedom of His love flowing through every organic part. 12. Isaiah 64:5 You meet him that rejoices and works righteousness, those that remember you in your ways: behold, you are wroth; for we have sinned... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver. New International Version (NIV) Bible Book List. Romans 12:8 • Romans 12:8 NIV • Romans 12:8 NLT • Romans 12:8 ESV • Romans 12:8 NASB • Romans 12:8 KJV • Romans 12:8 Commentaries • Romans 12:8 Bible Apps • Romans 12:8 Biblia Paralela • Romans 12:8 Chinese Bible • Romans 12:8 French Bible • Romans 12:8 German Bible Interlinear Bible Bible Hub Romans 12:8 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; t if it is giving, then give generously; u if it is to lead, b do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. V), TEXT: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Romans 12 - Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God--this is your true and proper worship. xii. Romans 8:15 Aramaic for father Romans 12 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service. April 6. There is perhaps no chapter in the New Testament, certainly none in this epistle, with which we are more familiar than this one which is introduced by the text; and yet, however familiar we may be with the statements, if we read them carefully and study them honestly they must always come to us not only in the, "As we have many members in one body, so we being many are one body in Christ" (Rom. Read more Share Copy New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984 2011., 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission ' cognate. ; cling to what is evil ; cling to what is evil ; cling what. Will you know you have the gift of “ leadership ” ), Another. 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