Romans 12:7-17

⁷Those whom God has enabled to serve others should do that. Those whom God has enabled to teach his truth should do that.

⁸Those whom God has enabled to encourage/exhort his people should do that. Those who share their goods/money with others should do it sincerely/generously. Those who lead the congregation should do it wholeheartedly. Those who help the needy should do it cheerfully.

⁹Love others sincerely! Hate what is evil! Continue to eagerly do what God considers to be good!

¹⁰Love one another as members of the same family do; and, you should be ◄the first ones/eager► to honor each other!

¹¹Do not be lazy. Instead, be eager to serve the Lord God!

¹²Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting what God will do for you! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!

¹³If any of God's people lacks anything, share with them what you have! Readily take care of travelers who need a place to stay!

¹⁴Ask God to be kind to those who ◄persecute you/cause you to suffer► because you believe in Jesus! Ask him to be kind to them; do not ask him to cause bad things to happen to them.

¹⁵If someone is joyful, you should rejoice also! If someone is sad, you should also be sad!

¹⁶Desire for others what you desire for yourselves (OR, Live harmoniously with each other)! Do not do things because you want to be famous! Instead, be content to do tasks that others consider that only unimportant people do (OR, to associate with unimportant people). Do not consider yourselves wise.

¹⁷Do not do something evil to anyone who has done something evil to you. Act in a way that all people will recognize as good!