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NASB | Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. |
Bible Question: What is the meaning of "logike latreia" with reference to Romans 12:1? |
Bible Answer: Toronto Student, Latria is a term derived from the Greek root meaning "service," but in Chrisatian thought has come to denote specifically that kind and degree of praise due to God alone. It is for example in Catholic teaching to be distinguished from the veneration given to the Saints and Mary which is called dulia and hyperdulia. The ultimate form of worship and adoration of God is sacrifice, the sacrifice of Jesus being the supreme example. So we see how Paul's exhoratation in Romans 12:1 called on us whio make up the Body of Christ to conform ourselves to Christ by offering "your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship." Emmaus |