Romans 12:9
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”Romans 12:9
What Does Romans 12:9 Mean?
Romans 12:9 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Love.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 12:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”1 Corinthians 13:6“Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;”Psalms 34:14“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”1 John 3:18“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”1 Timothy 1:5“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”1 Peter 1:22“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”Psalms 97:10“Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.”1 Peter 3:10“For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:”1 Thessalonians 5:21“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”Ephesians 4:15“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:”Psalms 101:3“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.”Amos 5:15“Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.”Romans 7:15“For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”2 Timothy 2:19“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”Proverbs 8:13“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
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