Romans 12:6-21 ▼

6 And, having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us; whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

7 or ministry, let us labor in the ministry; or he that teaches, in teaching;

8 or he that exhorts, in his exhortation; he that imparts, let him do it with liberality; he that presides, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

9 Let love be without hypocrisy; abhorring that which is evil; cleaving to that which is good;

10 in brotherly love being tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor, preferring one another;

11 in diligence, not slothful; in spirit, fervent, serving the Lord;

12 rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; persevering in prayer;

13 communicating to the necessities of the saints; cultivating hospitality.

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

15 Be ready to rejoice with those who rejoice; to weep with those who weep;

16 thinking the same thing one toward another; minding not lofty things, but being carried along with the lowly. Be ye not wise in your own conceits;

17 recompensing to no one evil for evil; providing things honorable in the sight of all men;

18 if it be possible, so far as it depends on you, being at peace with all men;

19 not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath of God : for it has been written, "Vengeance is Mine; I will recompense," saith the Lord.

20 But, if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for, in doing this, you will heap coals of fire upon his head.

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