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Romans 12:9-18

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.

Cross References for Romans 12:9-18

1 Chronicles 4:10 - Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Le... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 4:10

Deuteronomy 10:20 - Fear the Lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:20

Deuteronomy 4:4 - but all of you who held fast to the Lord your God are still alive today. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:4

Acts 11:23 - When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all t... Click to read the verse Acts 11:23 Click to read the verse Acts 11:23

Psalms 55:21 - His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, ... Click to read the verse Psalms 55:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 55:21

2 Samuel 20:9-10 - Joab said to Amasa, “How are you, my brother?” Then Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:9-10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:9-10

Deuteronomy 30:20 - and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lor... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 30:20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 30:20

1 Corinthians 13:6 - Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:6

1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:8

Hebrews 12:14 - Warning Against Refusing God Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; wi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14

1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22

2 Timothy 2:19 - Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19

Proverbs 8:13 - To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:13

1 Kings 11:2 - They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry w... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:2 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:2

1 Thessalonians 5:15 - Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Amos 5:15 - Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have m... Click to read the verse Amos 5:15 Click to read the verse Amos 5:15

Isaiah 1:16 - wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16

1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Test everything. Hold on to the good. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:21

2 Corinthians 8:8 - I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:8 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:8

Nehemiah 10:29 - all these now join their brothers the nobles, and bind themselves with a curse and an oath to f... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 10:29 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 10:29

John 12:6 - He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of th... Click to read the verse John 12:6 Click to read the verse John 12:6

Ezekiel 33:31 - My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:31

1 Samuel 28:2 - David said, “Then you will see for yourself what your servant can do.” Achish replied, “Very we... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 28:2 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 28:2

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

Joshua 22:5 - But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord gave... Click to read the verse Joshua 22:5 Click to read the verse Joshua 22:5

Psalms 101:3 - I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling... Click to read the verse Psalms 101:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 101:3

Hebrews 1:9 - You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above y... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:9

Psalms 36:4 - Even on his bed he plots evil; he commits himself to a sinful course and does not reject what i... Click to read the verse Psalms 36:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 36:4

Psalms 45:7 - You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your com... Click to read the verse Psalms 45:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:7

Isaiah 56:2 - Blessed is the man who does this, the man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without dese... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:2

Proverbs 26:25 - Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:25

Proverbs 4:27 - Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:27

1 Peter 3:10-11 - For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips fro... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:10-11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:10-11

James 2:15-16 - Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. Click to read the verse James 2:15-16 Click to read the verse James 2:15-16

Joshua 6:18 - But keep away from the devoted things, so that you will not bring about your own destruction by... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:18 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:18

Matthew 19:5 - and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, an... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:5

Philippians 1:10 - so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of ... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:10 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:10

Isaiah 7:15 - He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:15

Joshua 23:12 - “But if you turn away and ally yourselves with the survivors of these nations that remain among... Click to read the verse Joshua 23:12 Click to read the verse Joshua 23:12

Psalms 97:10 - Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and deliver... Click to read the verse Psalms 97:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 97:10

1 John 3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18

Psalms 119:163 - I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:163 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:163

1 Thessalonians 2:3 - For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:3

Psalms 34:14 - Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:14

James 2:16 - If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing abou... Click to read the verse James 2:16 Click to read the verse James 2:16

Micah 3:2 - you who hate good and love evil; who tear the skin from my people and the flesh from their bones; Click to read the verse Micah 3:2 Click to read the verse Micah 3:2

Romans 7:15 - I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Click to read the verse Romans 7:15 Click to read the verse Romans 7:15

Psalms 119:104 - I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:104 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:104

Revelation 2:25 - Only hold on to what you have until I come. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:25 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:25

1 Timothy 1:5 - The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5

2 Thessalonians 2:12 - and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedn... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:12

Matthew 26:49 - Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:49 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:49

2 Corinthians 6:6 - in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:6

1 John 3:18-20 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18-20 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18-20

Ephesians 4:15 - Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:15 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:15