Romans 12:9 - Compare All Versions
Romans 12:9-10 MSG (The Message)
Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.
Romans 12:9 KJV (King James Version)
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Romans 12:9 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.
Romans 12:9 NCV (New Century Version)
Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good.
Romans 12:9 ASV (American Standard Version)
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Romans 12:9 NIV (New International Version)
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Romans 12:9 NKJV (New King James Version)
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
Romans 12:9 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
Romans 12:9 NLT (New Living Translation)
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.
Romans 12:9 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Let the inner movement of your heart always be to love one another, and never play the role of an actor wearing a mask. Despise evil and embrace everything that is good and virtuous.
Romans 12:9 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.