Romans 12:12 Meaning and Commentary Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope Of the glory of God, than the hope of which nothing can make a believer more cheerful in this world; the saints' joy is therefore called the "rejoicing of the hope", (Hebrews 3:6) . This is placed between serving the...
Verse 12. - That is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by each other's faith, yours and mine. The spirit of delicate courtesy here evinced, in addressing persons over whom one loss of a Christian gentleman than St. Paul was might have assumed a lordly tone, is...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionRejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.New Living TranslationBe happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.English Standard VersionRejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.Berean Standard Bib...
The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. We must not only do that which is good, but ...
Verses 9-16 The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. We must not only do that which is...
Romans Chapter 12 Verse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Romans 12:2ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and...
Romans 12:4 Greek parts; also verse 5 Romans 12:8 Or gives aid Romans 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit Romans 12:16 Or give yourselves to humble tasks Romans 12:19 Greek give place Romans 12 The Message Place Your Life Before God 12 1-2 So here’s what I want you to do, God ...
In verses 12–16 the meaning of obedience is clarified. Its substance is summed up in verse 15. Obedience to God's law is to call God 'Father' in all seriousness and sincerity, in gratitude and joy. This, as Barth has pointed out, is in principle the...
The meaning of the word "first" (pr ton) is seen in verse 8 of our chapter: "First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all." That is, thanksgiving to God was the first thing Paul wrote to the Romans in this Epistle. Then he proceeds to other things. It is an order ...
Wisdom is both valuable and refreshing. In this verse, the writer, compares the pleasing aroma and revitalizing effect of oil and perfume to the wise counsel of a trusted friend. You may be one that can provide good advice when it comes to who to vote for in an election. You may be ...