Chapter 12 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Verse 1
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship
Verse 2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect
Verse 3
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly then he ought think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned
Verse 4
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function,
Verse 5
So we, though many, are one body in Christ, And individually members one of another.
Verse 6
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them; if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
Verse 7
If service, and are serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;
Verse 8
The one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness
Verse 9
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good
Verse 10
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another showing honor
Verse 11
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Verse 12
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer
Verse 13
Contribute to the needs of the Saints and seek to show hospitality.
Verse 14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them
Verse 15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep
Verse 16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be Haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight
Verse 17
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
Verse 18
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Verse 19
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for is written, “vengeance is mine, I will repay says the Lord”
Verse 20
To the contrary, “ if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing you will heap burning coals on his head”
Verse 21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good