Romans 12 – Compare Chapter Translations

Verse-by-verse comparison of Romans 12 across supported Bible translations.

Verse 1

KJV 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.

ASV 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.

WEB 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.

YLT I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice--living, sanctified, acceptable to God--your intelligent service;

DRB I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercy of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing unto God, your reasonable service.

DBY I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the compassions of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, [which is] your intelligent service.

GNV I Beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that yee giue vp your bodies a liuing sacrifice, holy, acceptable vnto God, which is your reasonable seruing of God.

LSB Therefore I exhort you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice—living, holy, and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Verse 2

KJV 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.

ASV 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.

WEB 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.

YLT and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what <FI>is<Fi> the will of God--the good, and acceptable, and perfect.

DRB And be not conformed to this world: but be reformed in the newness of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and the acceptable and the perfect will of God.

DBY And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of [your] mind, that ye may prove what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

GNV And fashion not your selues like vnto this worlde, but bee yee changed by the renewing of your minde, that ye may prooue what that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God is.

LSB And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may approve what the will of God is, that which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Verse 3

KJV 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.

ASV 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.

WEB For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

YLT For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think above what it behoveth to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God did deal a measure of faith,

DRB For I say, by the grace that is given me, to all that are among you, not to be more wise than it behoveth to be wise, but to be wise unto sobriety and according as God hath divided to every one the measure of faith.

DBY For I say, through the grace which has been given to me, to every one that is among you, not to have high thoughts above what he should think; but to think so as to be wise, as God has dealt to each a measure of faith.

GNV For I say through the grace that is giuen vnto me, to euery one that is among you, that no man presume to vnderstande aboue that which is meete to vnderstand, but that he vnderstande according to sobrietie, as God hath dealt to euery man the measure of faith.

LSB For through the grace given to me I say to each one among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound thinking, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.

Verse 4

KJV For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

ASV For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office:

WEB For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,

YLT for as in one body we have many members, and all the members have not the same office,

DRB For as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office:

DBY For, as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office;

GNV For as wee haue many members in one body, and all members haue not one office,

LSB For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function,

Verse 5

KJV So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

ASV so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.

WEB so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

YLT so we, the many, one body are in Christ, and members each one of one another.

DRB So we, being many, are one body in Christ; and every one members one of another:

DBY thus we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and each one members one of the other.

GNV So we being many are one body in Christ, and euery one, one anothers members.

LSB so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another,

Verse 6

KJV Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

ASV 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;

WEB Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

YLT And having gifts, different according to the grace that was given to us; whether prophecy--`According to the proportion of faith!'

DRB And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us, either prophecy, to be used according to the rule of faith;

DBY But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether [it be] prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;

GNV Seeing then that we haue gifts that are diuers, according to the grace that is giuen vnto vs, whether we haue prophecie, let vs prophecie according to the portion of faith:

LSB but having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: whether prophecy, in agreement with the faith;

Verse 7

KJV Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

ASV or ministry, [let us give ourselves] to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;

WEB or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

YLT or ministration--`In the ministration!' or he who is teaching--`In the teaching!'

DRB Or ministry, in ministering; or he that teacheth, in doctrine;

DBY or service, [let us occupy ourselves] in service; or he that teaches, in teaching;

GNV Or an office, let vs waite on the office: or he that teacheth, on teaching:

LSB or service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching;

Verse 8

KJV 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.

ASV 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.

WEB 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.

YLT or he who is exhorting--`In the exhortation!' he who is sharing--`In simplicity!' he who is leading--`In diligence?' he who is doing kindness--`In cheerfulness.'

DRB He that exhorteth, in exhorting; he that giveth, with simplicity; he that ruleth, with carefulness; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

DBY or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.

GNV Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that distributeth, let him doe it with simplicitie: he that ruleth, with diligence: he that sheweth mercie, with cheerefulnesse.

LSB or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Verse 9

KJV Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

ASV Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

WEB Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

YLT The love unfeigned: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;

DRB Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good,

DBY Let love be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good:

GNV Let loue be without dissimulation. Abhorre that which is euill, and cleaue vnto that which is good.

LSB Let love be without hypocrisy—by abhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good,

Verse 10

KJV Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

ASV In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

WEB In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another;

YLT in the love of brethren, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honour going before one another;

DRB Loving one another with the charity of brotherhood: with honour preventing one another.

DBY as to brotherly love, kindly affectioned towards one another: as to honour, each taking the lead in paying it to the other:

GNV Be affectioned to loue one another with brotherly loue. In giuing honour, goe one before another,

LSB being devoted to one another in brotherly love, giving preference to one another in honor,

Verse 11

KJV Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

ASV in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

WEB not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

YLT in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; the Lord serving;

DRB In carefulness not slothful. In spirit fervent. Serving the Lord.

DBY as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord.

GNV Not slouthfull to do seruice: seruent in spirit seruing the Lord,

LSB not lagging behind in diligence, being fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,

Verse 12

KJV Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

ASV rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

WEB rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

YLT in the hope rejoicing; in the tribulation enduring; in the prayer persevering;

DRB Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.

DBY As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering:

GNV Reioycing in hope, pacient in tribulation, continuing in prayer,

LSB rejoicing in hope, persevering in affliction, being devoted to prayer,

Verse 13

KJV Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

ASV communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

WEB contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

YLT to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.

DRB Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality.

DBY distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

GNV Distributing vnto the necessities of the Saintes: giuing your selues to hospitalitie.

LSB contributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

Verse 14

KJV Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

ASV Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

WEB Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

YLT Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;

DRB Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not.

DBY Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

GNV Blesse them which persecute you: blesse, I say, and curse not.

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

Verse 15

KJV Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

ASV Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

WEB Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

YLT to rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping,

DRB Rejoice with them that rejoice: weep with them that weep.

DBY Rejoice with those that rejoice, weep with those that weep.

GNV Reioyce with them that reioyce, and weepe with them that weepe.

LSB Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep,

Verse 16

KJV 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.

ASV 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.

WEB 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.

YLT of the same mind one toward another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; become not wise in your own conceit;

DRB Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.

DBY Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes:

GNV Be of like affection one towardes another: be not hie minded: but make your selues equall to them of the lower sort: be not wise in your selues.

LSB by being of the same mind toward one another, not being haughty in mind, but associating with the humble. Do not be wise in your own mind.

Verse 17

KJV Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

ASV Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

WEB Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

YLT giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.

DRB To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men.

DBY recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:

GNV Recompence to no man euill for euill: procure things honest in the sight of all men.

LSB Never paying back evil for evil to anyone, respecting what is good in the sight of all men,

Verse 18

KJV If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

ASV If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

WEB If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

YLT If possible--so far as in you--with all men being in peace;

DRB If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.

DBY if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men;

GNV If it bee possible, as much as in you is, haue peace with all men.

LSB if possible, so far as it depends on you, being at peace with all men,

Verse 19

KJV Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

ASV 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.

WEB 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.” Deuteronomy 32:35

YLT not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it hath been written, `Vengeance <FI>is<Fi> Mine,

DRB Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.

DBY not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.

GNV Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine: I will repay, saith the Lord.

LSB never taking your own revenge, beloved—instead leave room for the wrath of God. For it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Verse 20

KJV 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.

ASV 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.

WEB 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.”Proverbs 25:21-22

YLT I will recompense again, saith the Lord;' if, then, thine enemy doth hunger, feed him; if he doth thirst, give him drink; for this doing, coals of fire thou shalt heap upon his head;

DRB But if the enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink. For, doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.

DBY If therefore thine enemy should hunger, feed him; if he should thirst, give him drink; for, so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.

GNV Therefore, if thine enemie hunger, feede him: if he thirst, giue him drinke: for in so doing, thou shalt heape coales of fire on his head.

LSB “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Verse 21

KJV Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

ASV Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

WEB Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

YLT Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.

DRB Be not overcome by evil: but overcome evil by good.

DBY Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

GNV Bee not ouercome of euill, but ouercome euill with goodnesse.

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