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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 does this mean in layman terms |
Bible Answer: God has been merciful to you (note the previous chapters for context). Now, you, consider yourself His, for Him to use as He sees fit. Indeed, he has given us gifts for us to use in the church, for His glory. Live as He wants you to live. We are His, and not the world's. We must be doing His things, not the world's things. That's what Paul is saying. Does this help? |