Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
New American Standard Bible
And do not
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.
Holman Bible
Do not be conformed
International Standard Version
Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.
A Conservative Version
And be not conformed to this age, but be ye transformed by the renewal of your mind, for ye to approve what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
American Standard Version
And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, and ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Amplified
And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be
An Understandable Version
And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God's will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.
Anderson New Testament
And be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may learn what the will of God is the good, and the acceptable, and the perfect.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and be not conformed to the present age: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may perceive what God requires of you is good, and acceptable, and perfect.
Darby Translation
And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Godbey New Testament
and he not fashioned after this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Goodspeed New Testament
You must not adopt the customs of this world but by your new attitude of mind be transformed so that you can find out what God's will is??hat is good, pleasing, and perfect.
John Wesley New Testament
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And be ye not conformed to this life, but be transformed by the renovation of your mind, for you to prove what the good, and the pleasing, and the perfected will of God.
King James 2000
And be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what [is] the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.
Modern King James verseion
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, in order to prove by you what is that good and pleasing and perfect will of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.
Moffatt New Testament
Instead of being moulded to this world, have your mind renewed, and so be transformed in nature, able to make out what the will of God is, namely, what is good and acceptable to him and perfect.
Montgomery New Testament
And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
NET Bible
Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God -- what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.
New Heart English Bible
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Noyes New Testament
and be not conformed to the fashion of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that ye may learn by experience what is the will of God, what is good, and wellpleasing, and perfect.
Sawyer New Testament
and be not conformed to this life, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, that you may prove what is the will of God which is good and well-pleasing and perfect.
The Emphasized Bible
And be not configuring yourselves unto this age, but be transforming yourselves by the renewing of your mind, to the end ye may be proving what is the thing willed by God - the good and acceptable and perfect.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renovation of your mind, that you may prove by experience what is the will of God, that is good, acceptable, and perfect.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Do not conform to the fashion of this world; but be transformed by the complete change that has come over your minds, so that you may discern what God's will is--all that is good, acceptable, and perfect.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
And do not follow the customs of the present age, but be transformed by the entire renewal of your minds, so that you may learn by experience what God's will is--that will which is good and beautiful and perfect.
Williams New Testament
Stop living in accordance with the customs of this world, but by the new ideals that mold your minds continue to transform yourselves, so as to find and follow God's will; that is, what is good, well-pleasing to Him, and perfect.
Worrell New Testament
and he not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.
Worsley New Testament
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may experience what is the good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
Youngs Literal Translation
and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what is the will of God -- the good, and acceptable, and perfect.
Themes
Conformity » What not to be conformed to
Duty » Formation (making) » Life to be transformed, not conformed
Formation » Life to be transformed, not conformed
Giving and gifts » What should be given to the lord
God » Will of, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Holiness » Motives to » The mercies of God
The law of God » Described as » Perfect
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Sacrifice » Sacrificing yourself for the lord
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
Interlinear
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Romans 12:2
Devotionals containing Romans 12:2
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:2
Prayers for Romans 12:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Life Dedicated To God
1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. 2 Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Peter 1:14
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Proverbs 3:1-4
My son, don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:
Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
Psalm 34:8
Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
Psalm 119:47-48
I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.
Proverbs 3:13-18
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
Ezekiel 36:26
I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
Colossians 3:10
and have put on the new man, who is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator,
Titus 3:5
not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Psalm 19:7-11
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalm 119:174
I have longed for your salvation, Yahweh. Your law is my delight.
John 15:19
If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of the world, since I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
Romans 13:14
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.
Galatians 1:4
who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father --
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:3
For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
James 4:4
You adulterers and adulteresses, don't you know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
2 Peter 2:20
For if, after they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in it and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
1 John 2:15-17
Don't love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him.
1 John 4:4-5
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.
Revelation 13:8
All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been killed.
Psalm 119:72
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD
Psalm 119:97
How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!
Psalm 119:128
Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way. PEY
John 7:7
The world can't hate you, but it hates me, because I testify about it, that its works are evil.
John 17:14
I have given them your word. The world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Romans 7:12
Therefore the law indeed is holy, and the commandment holy, and righteous, and good.
Romans 7:22
For I delight in God's law after the inward man,
1 Corinthians 3:19
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness."
2 Corinthians 4:4
in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them.
James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
1 John 3:13
Don't be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.
1 John 5:19
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
Exodus 23:2
"You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; neither shall you testify in court to side with a multitude to pervert justice;
Leviticus 18:29-30
"'For whoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people.
Deuteronomy 18:9-14
When you are come into the land which Yahweh your God gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
Ezekiel 18:31
Cast away from you all your transgressions, in which you have transgressed; and make yourself a new heart and a new spirit: for why will you die, house of Israel?
John 14:30
I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world comes, and he has nothing in me.
Romans 7:14
For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, sold under sin.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
Ephesians 1:18
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 2:2
in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;
Ephesians 4:17-20
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind,
Ephesians 4:22-24
that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;
Colossians 1:21-22
You, being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works,
1 Peter 1:18
knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
1 Peter 2:3
if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious:
1 Peter 4:2
that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
2 Peter 1:4
by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
Revelation 12:9
The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, he who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
Ephesians 5:9-10
for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,
2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?