Chapter 12

12:1  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.

mercies i.e. The "mercies" described in Romans 3:22 ; 8:39 .

service (Greek - tevknon , trans). "divine service," Hebrews 9:1 .

12:3  For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

grace

Grace (imparted). Romans 12:3 Romans 12:6 ; 15:15 ; Romans 6:1 ; 2 Peter 3:18 .

12:9  Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

dissimulation

hypocrisy.