{"reader_html":"<h1 class=\"chapter-heading\">The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans<span class=\"chapter-label\">Chapter 12<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><span class=\"dropcap-wrap\" data-v=\"1\"><span class=\"dropcap\" title=\"Compare verse 1 across translations\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,1,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">I<\/span> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"2\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,2,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">2<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"3\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,3,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">3<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"4\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,4,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">4<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"5\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,5,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">5<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"6\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,6,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">6<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"7\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,7,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">7<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"8\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,8,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">8<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"9\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,9,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">9<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"10\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,10,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">10<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"11\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,11,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">11<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"12\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,12,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">12<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"13\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,13,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">13<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"14\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,14,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">14<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"15\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,15,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">15<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"16\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,16,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">16<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"17\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,17,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">17<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"18\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,18,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">18<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"19\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,19,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">19<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"20\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,20,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">20<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"21\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,6,12,21,&quot;Romans&quot;)\">21<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-nav\"><a href=\"\/kjv\/2\/6\/11\" class=\"nav-btn-lg nav-ajax\">&lsaquo; Previous<\/a><a href=\"\/kjv\/2\/6\/13\" class=\"nav-btn-lg nav-ajax\">Next &rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n","page_title":"The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans, Chapter 12 — King James Version","book_title":"The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans","toolbar_title":"The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans — Ch. 12","prev_url":"\/kjv\/2\/6\/11","next_url":"\/kjv\/2\/6\/13","tid":2,"book_id":6,"chapter":12,"num_chapters":16,"trans":"KJV","is_rtl":false,"strongs_data":{},"bsb_glosses":{},"book_name":"Romans","canonical_url":"https:\/\/accept.gift\/kjv\/2\/6\/12","meta_desc":"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…"}