¶ 13 verses cited by the Catechism · † 21 verses with comments from the Fathers · ⇄ 21 verses with cross-references . Tap a marked verse to open its catena.
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.¶†⇄ (65 connections) 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.¶†⇄ (58 connections)
3 For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.†⇄ (30 connections) 4 For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,¶†⇄ (10 connections) 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another,¶†⇄ (22 connections) 6 having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;¶†⇄ (20 connections) 7 or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;¶†⇄ (3 connections) 8 or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.¶†⇄ (5 connections)
9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.¶†⇄ (38 connections) 10 In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,¶†⇄ (22 connections) 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,¶†⇄ (26 connections) 12 rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,¶†⇄ (46 connections) 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.¶†⇄ (9 connections)
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.¶†⇄ (20 connections) 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.†⇄ (28 connections) 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.†⇄ (21 connections) 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.†⇄ (45 connections) 18 If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.†⇄ (20 connections) 19 Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”†⇄ (41 connections) 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”†⇄ (7 connections)
21 Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.†⇄ (27 connections)
