1I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. 2And do not be conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 3For 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 so to think as to think soberly, just as God has dealt to each man 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 Messiah, and individually members one of another. 6And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; 7or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he who teaches, to his teaching; 8or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with 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; in honor preferring one another; 11in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; 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. 16Be of the same mind one toward another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with things that are lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. 18If it is possible, as much as lies in you, be at peace with all men. 19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says Yehovah. 20But if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him a drink: for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire upon his head. 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.