Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God… I. WHEREIN IT CONSISTS. 1. Not in particular acts of self-denial, or in undertaking certain painful duties. 2. But in full consecration to God, and in the maintenance of a living, holy, and acceptable walk before God. II. WHAT IT REQUIRES. 1. The renunciation of the world. 2. The renewing of the mind. 3. The practical proof of the perfect will of God. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. |
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