Romans 12:9

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“Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.”

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“Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.”

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KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“The love unfeigned: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;”

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Cross references

Other passages that echo Romans 12:9 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 20:9“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
  2. Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
  3. Psalms 36:4Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil.
  4. Psalms 45:7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
  5. Psalms 55:21His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.
  6. Psalms 97:10Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
  7. Psalms 101:3I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
  8. Psalms 119:104I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
  9. Psalms 119:163I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.
  10. Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
  11. Proverbs 26:25When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
  12. Ezekiel 33:31So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
  13. Amos 5:15Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”
  14. Matthew 26:49Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
  15. John 12:6Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.
  16. Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
  17. 2 Corinthians 6:6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
  18. 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
  19. 1 Thessalonians 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
  20. 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
  21. 1 Thessalonians 5:21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
  22. 1 Timothy 1:5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
  23. Hebrews 1:9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”
  24. Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

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