4 The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. 14 Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. Paul's list … 5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. 14 Bless those who persecute you. That begins with using our spiritual gifts to serve each other in the church. 18 If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use... Read verse in New Living Translation Romans 10:1-21, NLT. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. NLT Dancing in the Desert Devotional Bible: A Refreshing Spiritual Journey with God's People--imitation leather, sienna, NLT, The One Year Bible Creative Expressions Edition, Softcover, NLT One Year Premium Slimline Large Print Bible: 10th Anniversary - softcover, NLT Study Bible, Personal Size TuTone Leatherlike Brown/Blue, The Complete Evangelical Parallel Bible KJV, NKJV, NIV & NLTse Flexisoft Leather Red/Gray, NLT One Year Bible Slimline Edition, TuTone Leatherlike Gray/Pink. Hebrews 12 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. 6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. Romans 12:14 New Living Translation (NLT) 14 Bless those who persecute you. --ROMANS xii. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Cancel. You must not covet.”[i] These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[j] 10 Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law. 13 Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. 16 Live in harmony with each other. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Adam and Christ. Do what is right, and they will honor you. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Bible Language English. 10 So why do you condemn another believer[k]? 6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. 21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Leave that to 13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. Romans 12:14-21 NLT Bless those who persecute you. 11 For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord,‘every knee will bend to me,    and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.[l]’”. And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? Version. 8 Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Romans 5:12-14 New International Version << Romans 4 | Romans 5 | Romans 6 >> Adam and Christ. 7 For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. Bless those who persecute you. And don’t think you know it all! Always be eager to practice hospitality. If you are a teacher, teach well. Romans 14 New Living Translation (NLT) The Danger of Criticism 14 Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. 5 In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of faith Abraham had before he was circumcised. 19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. --ROMANS xii. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Blessed are those who don’t feel guilty for doing something they have decided is right. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. For you are not following your convictions. 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? Really love them. 13 So let’s stop condemning each other. 16 Live in harmony with each other. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. For government workers need to be paid. NLT: New Living Translation . Have the loving, forgiving mind that was in your Lord. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Romans 12:14. : not a quotation of Matthew 5:44 , but probably a reminiscence of the same saying of Jesus. Romans 15:12-14New Living Translation (NLT) 12 And in another place Isaiah said, “The heir to David’s throne[a]will come, and he will rule over the Gentiles. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. 16 Then you will not be criticized for doing something you believe is good. For the Scriptures say. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Hate what is wrong. 14 Bless those who persecute you. Read verse in New Living Translation Bless them, pray for them, and on no account curse them, whatever the provocation may be. the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved.. 2 I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. And don’t think you know it all! This is truly the way to worship him. Never pay back evil with more evil. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 9 For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. 12 And so, dear brothers and sisters,[ a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Sign up here! Romans 12:16, NLT: "Live in harmony with each other. 1 Dear brothers and sisters,* 10:1 Greek Brothers. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 3 For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with himself. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Romans 14:12, NASB: "So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God." 9 Christ died and rose again for this very purpose—to be Lord both of the living and of the dead. 14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.16 Live in harmony with each other. School Days. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will find acceptable. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. 14 I know and am convinced on the authority of the Lord Jesus that no food, in and of itself, is wrong to eat. Romans 6:12-14 NLT Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.In doing this, you will heap    burning coals of shame on their heads.”[h]. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. “I will take revenge;    I will pay them back,”[g]    says the Lord. Sign up here! Bless them which persecute you - Ευλογειτε, Give good words, or pray for them that give you bad words, καταρασθε, who make dire imprecations against you. Dear friends, never take revenge. And those who refuse to eat certain foods also want to please the Lord and give thanks to God. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. 6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. And don’t think you know it all! 17 For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. All rights reserved. Don’t let your eating ruin someone for whom Christ died. 12 And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Hold tightly to what is good. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. NLT/KJV Bound for Glory Parallel Bible, Hardcover, NLT Everyday Matters Bible for Women, softcover, NLT Giant-Print Personal-Size Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, peony/pink, NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, teal, NLT Beyond Suffering Bible, TuTone Teal/Brown/Rose Gold Leatherlike. 11 This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? 12 The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. 17 Never pay back evil with more evil. “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Authentic Witnessing In Today's World. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. [b] 2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. New Living Translation (NLT). You must not murder. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. 14 Bless those who persecute you. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. Romans 14:12, NLT: "Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God." Romans 8:12–14 12 Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, * you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. and every tongue will declare allegiance to God. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. Honey, We Need To Talk. [d] 4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. Why do you look down on another believer? Romans 10. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.[n]. Romans 14:12, CSB: "So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God." 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another believer to stumble. Romans 12:14 American Standard Ver Bible in Basic English Darby’s Translation English Standard Version King James Version New American Standard New International Ver New King James Ver New Living Translation New Revised Standard Ver Revised Standard Ver The Message Bible World English Bible Young’s Literal 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 4 Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Romans 12:16, NASB: "Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. They are serving God in what they do. If it is giving, give generously. 3 Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. 6 Those who worship the Lord on a special day do it to honor him. 23 But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. This is truly the way to worship him. 13 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. All rights reserved. Romans 12 - And so, dear brothers and sisters,* I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. New Living Translation (NLT). Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. 14 Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. [f] 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Parenting On Purpose (Part 2) Yes, You Have Spiritual Gifts. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. 19 So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. 3 Because of the privilege and authority[c] God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. 3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 12:14. 15 And if another believer is distressed by what you eat, you are not acting in love if you eat it. You must not steal. Romans 12:14-21 14 Bless those who persecute you. ... Bible App for Kids. 12 Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. 1. If you are a teacher, teach well. Romans 5:12-14 New International Version (NIV) Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ 12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned — Romans 14:12, KJV: "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God." So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 1. [m] 22 You may believe there’s nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God. The change in construction from participle to imperative, the participle being resumed in the next sentence, suggests that the form of the sentence was given to Paul— i.e. 8 If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Those who eat any kind of food do so to honor the Lord, since they give thanks to God before eating. And don't think you know it … 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. But if someone believes it is wrong, then for that person it is wrong. 20 Don’t tear apart the work of God over what you eat. In Romans 12, Paul describes the worship of our God as becoming living sacrifices to our God, giving up seeking what we want from life and learning to know and serve what God wants. * Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. 13 For if you live by its dictates, you will die. '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.' And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. Romans 12:14 - NLT - If people persecute you because you are a Christian,... Study verse in the New Living Translation They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. Romans 4:12-14 New Living Translation (NLT) 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of … Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Romans 6:12-14 Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. 2 For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. 10 Love each other with genuine affection,[e] and take delight in honoring each other. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Bless those who persecute you. Do not be wise in your own estimation." 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