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Romans 12:6-21 Living Sacrifices and Unity in the Body of Christ

6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.

7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

9 Love
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

13 Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

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

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Cross References for Romans 12:6-21

2 Corinthians 8:12 - For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not accordin... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:12

1 Corinthians 7:7 - I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, an... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:7

Acts 2:17 - “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:17 Click to read the verse Acts 2:17

1 Corinthians 4:7 - For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:7

Leviticus 1:2 - “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When any of you brings an offering to the Lord, brin... Click to read the verse Leviticus 1:2 Click to read the verse Leviticus 1:2

Acts 21:9 - He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. Click to read the verse Acts 21:9 Click to read the verse Acts 21:9

John 3:27 - To this John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. Click to read the verse John 3:27 Click to read the verse John 3:27

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 - There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

1 Corinthians 12:11 - All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he de... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:11

1 Corinthians 1:5-7 - For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:5-7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:5-7

Philippians 3:15 - All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think diff... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:15 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:15

Ephesians 4:11 - It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some t... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:11

Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:3 Click to read the verse Romans 12:3

Matthew 23:34 - Therefore I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and c... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:34

1 Corinthians 13:2 - If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2

1 Peter 4:10-11 - Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:10-11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:10-11

Judges 8:3 - God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the Midianite leaders, into your hands. What was I able to do compared ... Click to read the verse Judges 8:3 Click to read the verse Judges 8:3

1 Corinthians 14:1 - Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especi... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:1

1 Corinthians 12:10 - to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:10

Ephesians 3:5 - which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:5

Luke 11:49 - Because of this, God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:49 Click to read the verse Luke 11:49

2 Peter 1:20 - Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own in... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:20 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:20

Acts 13:1 - Barnabas and Saul Sent Off In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas,... Click to read the verse Acts 13:1 Click to read the verse Acts 13:1

Acts 15:32 - Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. Click to read the verse Acts 15:32 Click to read the verse Acts 15:32

1 Corinthians 14:24 - But if an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:24 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:24

Romans 1:11 - I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— Click to read the verse Romans 1:11 Click to read the verse Romans 1:11

Romans 15:15 - I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of t... Click to read the verse Romans 15:15 Click to read the verse Romans 15:15

1 Thessalonians 5:20 - do not treat prophecies with contempt. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:20

1 Corinthians 14:29 - Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:29 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:29

1 Corinthians 12:28-31 - And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

1 Corinthians 14:31-32 - For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:31-32 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:31-32

1 Corinthians 14:3-5 - But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3-5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3-5

Acts 18:24-28 - Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, w... Click to read the verse Acts 18:24-28 Click to read the verse Acts 18:24-28

1 Corinthians 4:6-7 - Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:6-7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:6-7

Acts 11:27-28 - During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. Click to read the verse Acts 11:27-28 Click to read the verse Acts 11:27-28

2 Corinthians 10:13 - We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the field Go... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:13