Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. New Living Translation Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. English Standard Version Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Berean Standard Bible Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Berean Literal Bible Let love be unfeigned: abhorring evil, cleaving to good, King James Bible Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. New King James Version Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. New American Standard Bible Love must be free of hypocrisy. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. NASB 1995 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. NASB 1977 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Legacy Standard Bible Let love be without hypocrisy—by abhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good, Amplified Bible Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good. Christian Standard Bible Let love be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good. Holman Christian Standard Bible Love must be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good. American Standard Version Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And be not deceitful in your love, but hate evil and cleave to the good. Contemporary English Version Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good. Douay-Rheims Bible Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good. English Revised Version Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. GOD'S WORD® Translation Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good. Good News Translation Love must be completely sincere. Hate what is evil, hold on to what is good. International Standard Version Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Literal Standard Version The love unhypocritical: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good; Majority Standard Bible Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. New American Bible Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; NET Bible Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good. New Revised Standard Version Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; New Heart English Bible Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. Webster's Bible Translation Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Weymouth New Testament Let your love be perfectly sincere. Regard with horror what is evil; cling to what is right. World English Bible Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. Young's Literal Translation The love unfeigned: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Love, Zeal, Hope, Hospitality8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.… Cross References Psalm 36:4 Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil. Psalm 97:10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Amos 5:15 Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph." 2 Corinthians 6:6 in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. Treasury of Scripture Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good. love. 2 Samuel 20:9,10 And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him… Psalm 55:21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. Proverbs 26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. Abhor. Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. Psalm 36:4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. Psalm 45:7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. cleave. Acts 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Jump to Previous Abhor Abhorring Cleave Cleaving Cling Deceit Dissimulation Evil Fast Fixed Genuine Good Hate Haters Hold Horror Hypocrisy Love Minds Perfectly Regard Right Sincere UnfeignedJump to Next Abhor Abhorring Cleave Cleaving Cling Deceit Dissimulation Evil Fast Fixed Genuine Good Hate Haters Hold Horror Hypocrisy Love Minds Perfectly Regard Right Sincere UnfeignedRomans 12 1. God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.3. No man must think too well of himself; 6. but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed. 9. Love, and many other duties are required of us. 19. Revenge is especially forbidden. (9-21) Now follow to the end of the chapter a number of general exhortations, not addressed to particular persons or classes, but to the Church at large. (9) Without dissimulation.--The same Greek word is translated "unfeigned" in 2Corinthians 6:6; 1Timothy 1:5; 2Timothy 1:5, and "without hypocrisy" in James 3:17. This last is the most literal rendering, and brings out the resemblance to Matthew 23:13, et al. . . . Verses 9-21. - Various admonitions, applicable to all; headed by inculcation of the all-pervading principle of love. Verse 9. - Let love be unfeigned (so is rendered elsewhere ἀνυπόκριτος in the Authorized Version, cf. 2 Corinthians 6:6; 1 Timothy 1:5; 2 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22). Abhor (literally, abhorring) that which is evil; cleave (literally, cleaving) to that which is good. The participles ἀποστυγοῦντες, etc., here and afterwards, may be understood as mildly imperative. Or perhaps the apostle connected them in thought with ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος, as if he had said, Love ye unfeignedly.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Loveἀγάπη (agapē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. must be sincere. ἀνυπόκριτος (anypokritos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 505: Unfeigned, without hypocrisy, sincere. Undissembled, i.e. Sincere. Detest ἀποστυγοῦντες (apostygountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 655: To detest, abhor. From apo and the base of stugnetos; to detest utterly. what [is] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. evil; πονηρόν (ponēron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4190: Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. cling to κολλώμενοι (kollōmenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2853: From kolla; to glue, i.e. to stick. what [is] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. good. ἀγαθῷ (agathō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. Links Romans 12:9 NIVRomans 12:9 NLT Romans 12:9 ESV Romans 12:9 NASB Romans 12:9 KJV Romans 12:9 BibleApps.com Romans 12:9 Biblia Paralela Romans 12:9 Chinese Bible Romans 12:9 French Bible Romans 12:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 12:9 Let love be without hypocrisy (Rom. Ro) |
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