Romans 12:1
American King James I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
American Standard Version I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, `which is' your spiritual service.
King James 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 service.
World English Bible Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
Romans 12:2
American King James And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
American Standard Version And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, and ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
King James 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.
World English Bible Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:3
American King James For I say, through the grace given to 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 has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
American Standard Version For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.
King James 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.
World English Bible For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Romans 12:4
American King James For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
American Standard Version For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office:
King James For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
World English Bible For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,
Romans 12:5
American King James So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
American Standard Version so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.
King James So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
World English Bible so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another,
Romans 12:6
American King James Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
American Standard Version 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;
King James Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
World English Bible having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
Romans 12:7
American King James Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teaches, on teaching;
American Standard Version or ministry, `let us give ourselves' to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;
King James Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
World English Bible or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;
Romans 12:8
American King James Or he that exhorts, on exhortation: he that gives, let him do it with simplicity; he that rules, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
American Standard Version or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, `let him do it' with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
King James 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.
World English Bible or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:9
American King James Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good.
American Standard Version Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
King James Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
World English Bible Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
Romans 12:10
American King James Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
American Standard Version In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;
King James Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
World English Bible In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,
Romans 12:11
American King James Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
American Standard Version in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
King James Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
World English Bible not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,
Romans 12:12
American King James Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
American Standard Version rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;
King James Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
World English Bible rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
Romans 12:13
American King James Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
American Standard Version communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
King James Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
World English Bible contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
Romans 12:14
American King James Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
American Standard Version Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
King James Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
World English Bible Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
Romans 12:15
American King James Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
American Standard Version Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.
King James Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
World English Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:16
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
King James 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.
World English Bible Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.
Romans 12:17
American King James Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
American Standard Version Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
King James Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
World English Bible Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:18
American King James If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men.
American Standard Version If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
King James If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
World English Bible If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
Romans 12:19
American King James Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, said the Lord.
American Standard Version Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath `of God': for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
King James Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
World English Bible Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:20
American King James Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head.
American Standard Version But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.
King James 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.
World English Bible Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
Romans 12:21
American King James Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
American Standard Version Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
King James Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
World English Bible Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.