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Romans 11

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¹ a renewal in which there is no [distinction between] Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, [nor between nations whether][3] barbarian or[4] Scythian, [nor in status whether] slave or free, but Christ is all, and in all [so believers are equal in Christ, without distinction].

² So, as God's own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];

³ bearing graciously with one another, and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause for complaint against another; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive.

⁴ Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others].

⁵ Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].

⁶ Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

⁷ Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

⁸ Wives, be[5] subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and[6] fitting in the Lord.

⁹ Husbands, love your wives [with an affectionate, sympathetic, selfless love that always seeks the best for them] and do not be embittered or resentful toward them [because of the responsibilities of marriage].

¹⁰ Children, obey your parents [as God's representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing[7] to the Lord [and will bring you God's promised blessings].

¹¹ Fathers, do not provoke or irritate or exasperate your children [with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by favoritism or indifference; treat them tenderly with lovingkindness], so they will not lose heart and become discouraged or unmotivated [with their spirits broken].

¹² Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.

¹³ Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,

¹⁴ knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve.

¹⁵ For he who does wrong will be punished for his wrongdoing, and [with God] there is no partiality [no special treatment based on a person's position in life].

¹⁶ Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

¹⁷ Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.

¹⁸ At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to us for the word, to proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have been imprisoned;

¹⁹ that I may make it clear [and speak boldly and unfold the mystery] in the way I should.

²⁰ Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].

²¹ Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].

²² As to all my affairs,[1] Tychicus, who is a much-loved brother and faithful assistant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will give you all the information.

²³ I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts;

²⁴ and with him is[2] Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will let you know everything about the situation here [in Rome].

²⁵ Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you; as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him);

²⁶ and from Jesus, who is called Justus. These are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision (Jewish Christians), and they have proved to be an encouragement and a comfort to me.

²⁷ Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.

²⁸ For I testify for him that he has worked strenuously for you and for the believers in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.

²⁹ Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.

³⁰ Give my greetings to the[3] brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

³¹ When this letter has been read among you, see that it is read in the church of the Laodiceans; and also that you in turn read[4] my letter [that is coming to you] from Laodicea.

³² And say to Archippus, "See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord."

³³ I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God's unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.

³⁴ Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being from God].

³⁵ We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;

³⁶ recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.

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1	a renewal in which there is no [distinction between] Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, [nor between nations whether][3] barbarian or[4] Scythian, [nor in status whether] slave or free, but Christ is all, and in all [so believers are equal in Christ, without distinction].
2	So, as God's own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];
3	bearing graciously with one another, and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause for complaint against another; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive.
4	Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others].
5	Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].
6	Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
7	Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
8	Wives, be[5] subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and[6] fitting in the Lord.
9	Husbands, love your wives [with an affectionate, sympathetic, selfless love that always seeks the best for them] and do not be embittered or resentful toward them [because of the responsibilities of marriage].
10	Children, obey your parents [as God's representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing[7] to the Lord [and will bring you God's promised blessings].
11	Fathers, do not provoke or irritate or exasperate your children [with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by favoritism or indifference; treat them tenderly with lovingkindness], so they will not lose heart and become discouraged or unmotivated [with their spirits broken].
12	Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.
13	Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,
14	knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve.
15	For he who does wrong will be punished for his wrongdoing, and [with God] there is no partiality [no special treatment based on a person's position in life].
16	Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
17	Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.
18	At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to us for the word, to proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have been imprisoned;
19	that I may make it clear [and speak boldly and unfold the mystery] in the way I should.
20	Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].
21	Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].
22	As to all my affairs,[1] Tychicus, who is a much-loved brother and faithful assistant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will give you all the information.
23	I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts;
24	and with him is[2] Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will let you know everything about the situation here [in Rome].
25	Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you; as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him);
26	and from Jesus, who is called Justus. These are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision (Jewish Christians), and they have proved to be an encouragement and a comfort to me.
27	Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.
28	For I testify for him that he has worked strenuously for you and for the believers in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.
29	Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.
30	Give my greetings to the[3] brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.
31	When this letter has been read among you, see that it is read in the church of the Laodiceans; and also that you in turn read[4] my letter [that is coming to you] from Laodicea.
32	And say to Archippus, "See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord."
33	I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God's unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.
34	Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being from God].
35	We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;
36	recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.

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