1 ¶ 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. See also: 1 Peter 2:5 Romans 6:13 Hebrews 13:15-16 Romans 6:19 Ephesians 4:1
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. See also: 1 Peter 1:14 Ephesians 4:22-24 2 Corinthians 5:17 Colossians 3:10 1 John 2:15-17
3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. See also: Galatians 6:3 Philippians 2:3-8 Proverbs 26:12 Romans 12:16 1 Peter 5:5
4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: See also: 1 Corinthians 12:27 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 Ephesians 4:15-16 1 Corinthians 12:4 Ephesians 4:4
5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. See also: 1 Corinthians 12:20 1 Corinthians 12:27-28 1 Corinthians 10:17 Ephesians 4:25 Ephesians 5:30
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; See also: 1 Peter 4:10-11 1 Corinthians 7:7 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Romans 12:3
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; See also: Acts 13:1 Ephesians 4:11 1 Timothy 5:17 2 Timothy 4:2 Psalms 34:11
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. See also: 2 Corinthians 9:7 1 Timothy 5:17 1 Corinthians 12:28 Acts 15:32 1 Timothy 3:4-5
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. See also: Psalms 34:14 1 Peter 4:8 1 Timothy 1:5 1 John 3:18-20 1 Peter 3:10-11
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; See also: Philippians 2:3 John 13:34-35 Hebrews 13:1 1 John 4:11 1 Peter 3:8-9
11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; See also: Hebrews 6:10-11 Acts 18:25 Proverbs 13:4 Revelation 3:15-16 Colossians 3:22-24
12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; See also: Romans 15:13 Hebrews 10:36 Psalms 62:8 Romans 5:2-4 Philippians 4:6-7
13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. See also: Hebrews 13:16 2 Corinthians 9:12 1 John 3:17 Galatians 6:10 Hebrews 6:10
14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. See also: 1 Peter 3:9 Matthew 5:44 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Romans 12:21 1 Corinthians 4:12-13
15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. See also: 1 Corinthians 12:26 Hebrews 13:3 Psalms 35:13-14 John 11:33-36 Job 30:25
16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. See also: 1 Peter 3:8 Proverbs 3:7 James 3:13-17 Philippians 2:2-3 Romans 12:3
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. See also: Proverbs 20:22 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Matthew 5:39 1 Peter 3:9 2 Corinthians 8:20-21
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. See also: Hebrews 12:14 Matthew 5:9 Romans 14:19 2 Corinthians 13:11 James 3:16-18
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. See also: Deuteronomy 32:35 Hebrews 10:30 Proverbs 24:29 Proverbs 20:22 Romans 12:17
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. See also: Proverbs 25:21-22 Matthew 5:44 Luke 6:27 Exodus 23:4-5 2 Kings 6:22
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. See also: 1 Peter 3:9 Luke 6:27-30 Proverbs 16:32