1Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2And do not 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.

3For I say, through the grace that was given me, to everyone among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. 4For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members do not have the same function, 5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6And we have different gifts according to the grace that was given to us. If prophecy, according to the proportion of the faith; 7if service, in the service; if teaching, in the teaching; 8if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, in generosity; leading, in diligence; showing mercy, in cheerfulness.

9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. 10In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; outdo one another in showing honor; 11not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be arrogant, but associate with the humble. Do not be conceited. 17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all people. 18If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all people. 19Do not seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for the wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord." 20Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap coals of fire on his head." 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.