Liturgy Gospel
Paulines Epistle
Paul, the servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed to the Gospel of God.
A reading from the Epistle of our teacher Paul to the Romans .
May his blessings be upon us.
Amen.
Romans 12 : 6 - 21
Chapter 12
| 6 | Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;
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| 7 | or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;
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| 8 | he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
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| 9 | Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
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| 10 | Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
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| 11 | not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
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| 12 | rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
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| 13 | distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
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| 14 | Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
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| 15 | Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
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| 16 | Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
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| 17 | Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
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| 18 | If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
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| 19 | Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
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| 20 | Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head."
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| 21 | Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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The grace of God the Father be with you all.
Amen.
