Devine Scripture

Romans 12:9

Romans chapter 12 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Context

v.8or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

v.9This passage

v.10In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 12:6

    Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein.

  • Psalms 45:7

    Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

  • Matthew 26:49

    And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.

  • 1 Peter 4:8

    above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:15

    See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

  • Psalms 55:21

    His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.