Romans 12:9 “Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.”

Romans 12:9

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

World English Bible

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

American Standard Version

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let loue be without dissimulation. Abhorre that which is euill, and cleaue vnto that which is good.

Darby Translation

Let love be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good:

Young's Literal Translation

The love unfeigned: abhorring the evil; cleaving to the good;

Bible in Basic English

Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good.

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Cross references

“love”

1 Peter 4:8 1 Timothy 1:5 1 John 3:18–20 1 Peter 1:22 2 Corinthians 8:8 2 Corinthians 6:6

1 Peter 4:8 · BSB

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Timothy 1:5 · BSB

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

1 John 3:18–20 · BSB

Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

1 Peter 1:22 · BSB

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

2 Corinthians 8:8 · BSB

I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.

2 Corinthians 6:6 · BSB

in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

“Abhor”

Psalm 34:14 Psalm 101:3 Amos 5:15 Psalm 97:10 Proverbs 8:13 Hebrews 1:9

Psalm 34:14 · BSB

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 101:3 · BSB

I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.

Amos 5:15 · BSB

Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”

Psalm 97:10 · BSB

Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Proverbs 8:13 · BSB

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Hebrews 1:9 · BSB

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

“cleave”

Hebrews 12:14 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Acts 11:23 1 Peter 3:10 1 Peter 3:11

Hebrews 12:14 · BSB

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Acts 11:23 · BSB

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

1 Peter 3:10 · BSB

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

1 Peter 3:11 · BSB

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

Also

1 Thessalonians 5:21

1 Thessalonians 5:21 · BSB

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

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