Rom 12:1 | HCSB | STEP | Therefore , brothers , by the mercies of God , I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice , holy and pleasing to God ; this is your spiritual worship .

c Rm 6:13,16,19; 1Co 6:20; Heb 13:15; 1Pt 2:5

Romans 12:1

1 Therefore, ^{▼▼brother(s): The Greek word adelphoi can be used as a reference to males only or to groups that include males and females. It is the context of each usage that determines the proper meaning.}brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you ^b to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, ^c holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. ^{▼▼Or your reasonable service}