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Romans 12:9 KJV
Romans · chapter 12 · verse 9
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.Romans 12:9 · King James Version
Romans 12:9 in context
7Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 34:14
- 1 Peter 4:8
- 1 Timothy 1:5
- 1 John 3:18-20
- 1 Peter 3:10-11
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
- 1 Peter 1:22
- Psalms 101:3
Key words (Strong's)
- dissimulationanypokritosunfeigned, undisguised, sincereG505 →
- cleavekollaōto glue, to glue together, cement, fasten together, to join or fasten firmly together, to…G2853 →
- Abhorapostygeōto dislike, abhor, have a horror ofG655 →
- loveagapēaffection, good will, love, benevolence, brotherly love, love feastsG26 →
- evilponērosfull of labours, annoyances, hardships, pressed and harassed by labours, bringing toils…G4190 →
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We may observe here, according to the scheme mentioned in the contents, the apostle's exhortations, I. Concerning our duty to God, We see what is godliness. 1. It is to surrender ourselves to God, and so to lay a good foundation. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord, Co2 8:5.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-21