Romans 12:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Romans 12:9

BSB
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
AKJV
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good.
CPDV
Let love be without falseness: hating evil, clinging to what is good,
ERV
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
NHEB
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
SMT
Love unfeigned. Hating evil; fastened to good.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 12:9

LetloveG26Noun FemininebewithoutdissimulationG505AdjectiveAbhorG655VerbthatwhichisevilG4190AdjectivecleaveG2853VerbtothatwhichisgoodG18Adjective

Commentary for Romans 12:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 12:9
Summary
Pursue good genuinely while rejecting evil
Event
Commanding authentic moral stance
Estimated Time Period
c. 55-57 AD
Category
Teaching