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Romans 12:2
“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.”
What it means
The world presses us into its mold, its hurries and appetites and fears. Paul calls us instead to be remade from the inside as God renews our thinking. Transformation begins in the mind, in what we let shape our loves. As we soak in Christ and His truth, we begin to see clearly what is good and pleasing to God. This is not straining to be different but being changed by the One who already loves us, until His will becomes our joy.
Romans 12:2 at a glance
| Reference | Romans 12:2 |
|---|---|
| Book | Romans |
| Chapter to read it in | Romans 12 |
| Topic | holiness |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 Peter 1:14
- Ephesians 4:22-24
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Colossians 3:10
- 1 John 2:15-17
- Ephesians 5:17
- Ezekiel 36:26
- 1 Peter 4:2
- Romans 12:1
- John 15:19
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Romans 12:2?
It is in Romans, in Romans 12. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Romans 12:2?
Readers most often set it beside 1 Peter 1:14, Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Romans 12:2?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Romans 12:2 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Romans 12:2, holiness. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Romans 12 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Romans 12:2 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
