Romans 12:9

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

The love unhypocritical: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;

YLT

The love unfeigned: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;

DBY

Let love be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good:

DRC

Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good.

GNV

Let loue be without dissimulation. Abhorre that which is euill, and cleaue vnto that which is good.

Word by word Greek · tap a word

Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος. ἀποστυγοῦντες τὸ πονηρόν, κολλώμενοι τῷ ἀγαθῷ·

RP2018

Ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος. Ἀποστυγοῦντες τὸ πονηρόν, κολλώμενοι τῷ ἀγαθῷ.

TR-Boyd

Ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος. Ἀποστυγοῦντες τὸ πονηρόν, κολλώμενοι τῷ ἀγαθῷ.

SCR1894

η αγαπη ανυποκριτος αποστυγουντες το πονηρον κολλωμενοι τω αγαθω

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
• 1 Peter 4:8Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
• 1 Timothy 1:5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
• 1 John 3:18–20Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence: Even if our hearts condemn us, God is…
• 1 Peter 3:10–11For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
• Psalms 101:3I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
• Amos 5:15Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”
• 1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
• Psalms 97:10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
• Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
• 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
• 2 Corinthians 6:6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
• Hebrews 1:9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

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