Bible verse

Romans 12:9

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Romans 12:9 · BSB

Romans 12:9 in context

The verses around it, from Romans 12.

5 so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

7 if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

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Romans 12:9 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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