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


In Context

6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, 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 contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

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

10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Romans 12:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:9[Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:9Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:9The love unfeigned: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:9Let love be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good.