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12 Therefore, I urge you brothers, by the mercies of God, to give up your bodies - a living sacrifice; holy and acceptable to God – as your reasonable service.

And do not conform yourselves to this world. But be changed, by the renewing of your mind. So that you may test what the good and acceptable and perfect will of God is.

For I say (through the grace that is given to me) to everyone who is among you, that no one think of himself more highly than he ought. But that he judges himself soberly, according to the measure of faith God has dealt him.

For as we have many members in one body, and all members do not have the same office,

so we (being many) are one body in Christ, and each other’s members.

Seeing then that we have diverse gifts, according to the grace given to us: if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the portion of faith;

or service, let us serve; or one who teaches, in teaching;

or encouragement, in encouraging: in giving, let him do so with simplicity; in leadership, with diligence; in mercy, with cheerfulness.

Love without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil, and cling to that which is good.

10 Be kindly affectionate toward one another with brotherly love. Lead one another toward honor;

11 not slothful to do service, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing in prayer;

13 distributing to the needs of the saints, giving yourselves to hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, I say, and do not curse.

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

16 Be like-minded toward one another. Do not be high-minded. But align yourselves with the humble. Do not be wise in your own eyes.

17 Repay no one evil for evil. Provide honorably in the sight of all mankind.

18 If it is possible, as much as you can, be at peace with all mankind.

19 Dearly beloved, do not avenge yourselves. But give Wrath its opportunity. For it is written, “Vengeance is Mine. I will repay”, says the Lord.

20 Therefore, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing, you shall heap coals of fire on his head.”

21 Be not overcome by evil. But, overcome evil with good.