Romans 12
Lutheran reading notes
In Romans chapter 12, the message of the gospel develops the theme of the gospel of justification and righteousness by faith. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
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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.
Romans 12:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
Romans 12:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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. {soberly: Gr. to sobriety}
Romans 12:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
Romans 12:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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So we, {being} many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Romans 12:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, {let us prophesy} according to the proportion of faith;
Romans 12:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Or ministry, {let us wait} on {our} ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Romans 12:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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. {giveth: or, imparteth} {with simplicity: or, liberally}
Romans 12:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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{Let} love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Romans 12:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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{Be} kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; {with...: or, in the love of the brethren}
Romans 12:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Romans 12:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Romans 12:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Romans 12:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Romans 12:14 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Romans 12:15 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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{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. {condescend...: or, be contented with mean things}
Romans 12:16 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:17 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans 12:18 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but {rather} give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance {is} mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Romans 12:19 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
Romans 12:20 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.