Romans 12:9

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

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Let love{G26}{(G5753)} be without dissimulation{G505}. Abhor{G655}{(G5723)} that which is evil{G4190}; cleave{G2853}{(G5746)} to that which is good{G18}.

Strong's King James

(9) Love genuinely, despise what's evil and unite to what's good,

The F.O.G

[9] Let your love be genuine, not putting on a show. Hate what is evil with every fiber of your being; cling to what is good as if your life depends on it.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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

Young's Literal Translation

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Romans 12:9

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Jean Paul Joseph

Romans 12:9