Romans 12:1

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
World English Bible (WEB)
I beseech{G3870}{(G5719)} you{G5209} therefore{G3767}, brethren{G80}, by{G1223} the mercies{G3628} of God{G2316}, that ye present{G3936}{(G5658)} your{G5216} bodies{G4983} a living{G2198}{(G5723)} sacrifice{G2378}, holy{G40}, acceptable{G2101} unto God{G2316}, which is your{G5216} reasonable{G3050} service{G2999}.
KJV with Strongs
(1) So then I urge you brothers, through the mercies of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God to present your bodies as a living set-apart holy sacrifice, well pleasing to The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God, which is your reasonable service.
The F.O.G
[1] Therefore, my dear friends, in view of God's incredible mercy that I've been describing, I urge you to offer your entire being—body, mind, and spirit—as a living sacrifice to God. This is your authentic act of worship, your spiritual response to His grace.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice—living, sanctified, acceptable to God—your intelligent service;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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