Romans 12:9-17

Marks of the True Christian

9 t Let love be genuine. u Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 v Love one another with brotherly affection. w Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, x be fervent in spirit, 1 y serve the Lord. 12 z Rejoice in hope, a be patient in tribulation, b be constant in prayer. 13 c Contribute to the needs of the saints and d seek to show hospitality.

14 e Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 f Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 g Live in harmony with one another. h Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. 2 i Never be wise in your own sight. 17 j Repay no one evil for evil, but k give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

  1. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 6:6
    By purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love.
    1 Timothy 1:5
    The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
    1 Peter 1:22
    Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 97:10
    O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
    Psalms 101:3
    I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
    Amos 5:15
    Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.
    1 Thessalonians 5:21 - 22
    But test everything; hold fast what is good.
  3. Cross References
    Hebrews 13:1
    Let brotherly love continue.
  4. Cross References
    Romans 13:7
    Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.
    Philippians 2:3
    Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
    1 Peter 2:17
    Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
  5. Cross References
    Acts 18:25
    He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
  6. Cross References
    Acts 20:19
    Serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews.
  7. Cross References
    Romans 5:2
    Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
  8. Cross References
    Hebrews 10:36
    For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
  9. Cross References
    Acts 1:14
    All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
  10. Cross References
    Romans 15:25
    At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem br...
    1 Corinthians 16:1
    Now concerning the collection for the saints: a...
    1 Corinthians 16:15
    Now I urge you, brothers - you know that the ho...
    2 Corinthians 9:1
    Now it is superfluous for me to write to you ab...
    2 Corinthians 9:12
    For the ministry of this service is not only su...
    Hebrews 6:10
    For God is not unjust so as to overlook your wo...
    Hebrews 13:16
    Do not neglect to do good and to share what you...
    1 Timothy 6:18
    They are to do good, to be rich in good works, ...
  11. Cross References
    Matthew 25:35
    For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 5:44
    But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
    1 Peter 3:9
    Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
  13. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 12:26
    If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
    Job 30:25
    Did not I weep for him whose day was hard? Was not my soul grieved for the needy?
    Hebrews 13:3
    Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.
  14. Cross References
    Romans 15:5
    May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.
    2 Corinthians 13:11
    Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
    Philippians 2:2
    Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
    Philippians 4:2
    I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.
    1 Peter 3:8
    Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
  15. Cross References
    Romans 12:3
    For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
    Psalms 131:1
    O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me.
    Jeremiah 45:5
    And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not, for behold, I am bringing disaster upon all flesh, declares the Lord. But I will give you your life as a prize of war in all places to which you may go.
  16. Cross References
    Romans 11:25
    Lest you be wise in your own sight, I want you to understand this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
    Proverbs 3:7
    Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
  17. Cross References
    Proverbs 20:22
    Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.
    Matthew 5:39
    But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
    Romans 14:19
    So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
  18. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 8:21
    For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man.
    Romans 14:16
    So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil.
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