Romans 12

King James Version · 21 verses · 1,170 cross-references linking it to 393 other chapters

1. 1I 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.118 cross-references: 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 6:13, Romans 6:19, Hebrews 13:15–16, Romans 12:2
2. 2And 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.104 cross-references: 1 Peter 1:14, Ephesians 4:22–24, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:10, 1 John 2:15–17
3. 3For 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.73 cross-references: Galatians 6:3, Philippians 2:3–8, Proverbs 26:12, 1 Peter 5:5, Romans 12:16
4. 4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:15 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephesians 4:15–16, 1 Corinthians 12:12–14, 1 Corinthians 12:4, Ephesians 4:4
5. 5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.25 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 12:20, 1 Corinthians 10:17, Ephesians 4:25, 1 Corinthians 12:27–28, Colossians 2:19
6. 6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;57 cross-references: 1 Peter 4:10–11, 1 Corinthians 7:7, 1 Corinthians 12:28–31, 1 Corinthians 12:4–11, Romans 12:3
7. 7Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;36 cross-references: Ephesians 4:11, Acts 13:1, 1 Timothy 5:17, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:17
8. 8Or 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.72 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 9:7, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Hebrews 13:17, Acts 13:15
9. 9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.74 cross-references: Psalms 34:14, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 3:18–20, 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 Peter 3:10–11
10. 10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;59 cross-references: John 13:34–35, Philippians 2:3, Hebrews 13:1, 1 John 4:11, 1 Peter 3:8–9
11. 11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;54 cross-references: Hebrews 6:10–11, Acts 18:25, Revelation 3:15–16, Proverbs 13:4, 1 Peter 4:8
12. 12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;99 cross-references: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 10:36, Psalms 62:8, Romans 5:2–4, Philippians 4:6–7
13. 13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.55 cross-references: Hebrews 13:16, 2 Corinthians 9:12, 1 John 3:17, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Peter 4:9
14. 14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.24 cross-references: Matthew 5:44, 1 Peter 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Corinthians 4:12–13, Romans 12:21
15. 15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.58 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 12:26, Hebrews 13:3, Psalms 35:13–14, John 11:33–36, Job 30:25
16. 16Be 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.73 cross-references: 1 Peter 3:8, Proverbs 3:7, James 3:13–17, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 5:21
17. 17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.54 cross-references: Proverbs 20:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Matthew 5:39, 1 Peter 3:9, 2 Corinthians 8:20–21
18. 18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.42 cross-references: Hebrews 12:14, Romans 14:19, Matthew 5:9, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 5:22
19. 19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.60 cross-references: Deuteronomy 32:35, Hebrews 10:30, Proverbs 24:29, Proverbs 20:22, Romans 12:17
20. 20Therefore 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.29 cross-references: Proverbs 25:21–22, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27, Exodus 23:4–5, 2 Kings 6:22
21. 21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.15 cross-references: 1 Peter 3:9, Luke 6:27–30, Proverbs 16:32

Explained connections

• Vengeance is mine Deuteronomy 32:35 and Romans 12:19

  Moses' song declares that vengeance belongs to God. Paul uses it to tell believers not to avenge themselves but to leave room for God's justice — and to overcome evil with good.

• Heap coals of fire on his head Proverbs 25:21 and Romans 12:20

  Proverbs tells the reader to feed a hungry enemy, which heaps burning coals on his head. Paul quotes it as practical love of enemies; the coals are often read as shaming the enemy into repentance.

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People in Romans 12

God, Jesus Christ

Hard questions about Romans 12

• If Christians are to bless and not curse, why does Paul pronounce curses?