Romans 12:2

And let not your behaviour be like that of this world, but be changed and made new in mind, so that by experience you may have knowledge of the good and pleasing and complete purpose of God.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

In Context

1For this reason I make request to you, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you will give your bodies as a living offering, holy, pleasing to God, which is the worship it is right for you to give him.

3But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.

Read all of Romans 12

Cross References

Leviticus 18:29For all those who do any of these disgusting things will be cut off from among their people.

Psalms 19:7\19:6\His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his circle to the ends of it; there is nothing which is not open to his heat.

Psalms 51:10\51:8\Make me full of joy and rapture; so that the bones which have been broken may be glad.

Psalms 119:72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

Psalms 119:103How sweet are your sayings to my taste! truly, they are sweeter than honey in my mouth!

Psalms 119:174All my desire has been for your salvation, O Lord; and your law is my delight.

Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21

Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Romans 12:2