Romans has been called the greatest theological document ever written. In this letter, the apostle Paul explains the Good News—the climactic revelation of God to the world through his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul reflects on the human condition, on the meaning of our lives on earth, and on our hope for the world to come. He constantly moves us back to the fundamentals of God’s truth reveale…
1Así que, hermanos, os ruego por las misericordias de Dios, que presentéis vuestros cuerpos en sacrificio vivo, santo, agradable a Dios, que es vuestro culto racional.
2No os conforméis a este siglo, sino transformaos por medio de la renovación de vuestro entendimiento, para que comprobéis cuál sea la buena voluntad de Dios, agradable y perfecta.
3Digo, pues, por la gracia que me es dada, a cada cual que está entre vosotros, que no tenga más alto concepto de sí que el que debe tener, sino que piense de sí con cordura, conforme a la medida de fe que Dios repartió a cada uno.
4Porque de la manera que en un cuerpo tenemos muchos miembros, pero no todos los miembros tienen la misma función,
5así nosotros, siendo muchos, somos un cuerpo en Cristo, y todos miembros los unos de los otros.
6De manera que, teniendo diferentes dones, según la gracia que nos es dada, si el de profecía, úsese conforme a la medida de la fe;
7o si de servicio, en servir; o el que enseña, en la enseñanza;
8el que exhorta, en la exhortación; el que reparte, con liberalidad; el que preside, con solicitud; el que hace misericordia, con alegría.
9El amor sea sin fingimiento. Aborreced lo malo, seguid lo bueno.
10Amaos los unos a los otros con amor fraternal; en cuanto a honra, prefiriéndoos los unos a los otros.
11En lo que requiere diligencia, no perezosos; fervientes en espíritu, sirviendo al Señor;
12gozosos en la esperanza; sufridos en la tribulación; constantes en la oración;
13compartiendo para las necesidades de los santos; practicando la hospitalidad.
14Bendecid a los que os persiguen; bendecid, y no maldigáis.
15Gozaos con los que se gozan; llorad con los que lloran.
16Unánimes entre vosotros; no altivos, sino asociándoos con los humildes. No seáis sabios en vuestra propia opinión.
17No paguéis a nadie mal por mal; procurad lo bueno delante de todos los hombres.
18Si es posible, en cuanto dependa de vosotros, estad en paz con todos los hombres.
19No os venguéis vosotros mismos, amados míos, sino dejad lugar a la ira de Dios; porque escrito está: Mía es la venganza, yo pagaré, dice el Señor.
20Así que, si tu enemigo tuviere hambre, dale de comer; si tuviere sed, dale de beber; pues haciendo esto, ascuas de fuego amontonarás sobre su cabeza.
21No seas vencido de lo malo, sino vence con el bien el mal.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
I
Versículo 1
I. 12:1–15:13 This section of Romans sets out the moral and ethical demands of the Good News. God’s …
12:1–15:13 This section of Romans sets out the moral and ethical demands of the Good News. God’s gift of salvation in Christ requires a response. God is not satisfied simply with forgiving our sin; he wants to transform our lives. Most of what Paul teaches concerning the moral duties of believers is paralleled in other letters. However, it also seems clear that he has chosen issues pertinent to the situation in Rome—most notably, the dispute between people who are weak in faith and people who are strong in faith (14:1–15:13).
12:1 Your bodies refers to the whole person in contact with the world, not just the physical body. • because of all he has done for you: As described in chs 1–11. • This is truly the way to worship him (or This is your spiritual worship; or This is your reasonable service): This phrase has at least three possible meanings: (1) Our sacrifice is reasonable in light of all God’s mercies; (2) our sacrifice is spiritual, not the offering of an animal but of ourselves in spiritual service; or (3) our sacrifice is intelligent, offered with complete awareness of God’s goodness to us.
II
Versículo 2
II. 12:2 this world (literally this age): The division of history into two ages was typical of the Je…
12:2 this world (literally this age): The division of history into two ages was typical of the Jewish worldview. Early Christians adapted this point of view, identifying the coming of Christ as the time when the new age of salvation began. Unexpectedly, however, the new age did not bring an end to the old age. The old way of thinking and living continues, and it is a source of temptation even to Christians who seek to conform their lives to the values of the new age.
III
Versículo 3
III. 12:3 by the faith God has given us: Or by the faith God has given you; or by the standard of our …
12:3 by the faith God has given us: Or by the faith God has given you; or by the standard of our God-given faith. Whether Paul is referring to the amount of faith each of us has been given or to the Christian faith that we all hold in common, we need to assess ourselves accurately by this measure and not be vain about the abilities God has given us.
IV
Versículo 4
IV. 12:4-5 so it is with Christ’s body: The parallel between the human body and the church—the body o…
12:4-5 so it is with Christ’s body: The parallel between the human body and the church—the body of Christ—is also found in 1 Cor 12. This metaphor provides an effective picture of unity and diversity in the church (cp. Livy, History 2.32; Epictetus, Discourses 2.10.4–5).
V
Versículo 6
V. 12:6 The ability to prophesy was one of the most important of the New Testament gifts (see also 1…
12:6 The ability to prophesy was one of the most important of the New Testament gifts (see also 1 Cor 12:28; Eph 4:11). Although prophets are mentioned in several passages in Acts as predicting the future (see Acts 11:28; 21:10-12), the prophet’s most fundamental responsibility is to communicate God’s message to the community of believers (1 Cor 12:3, 24-25, 29-30; see also 1 Cor 14:1-40). • as much faith as God has given you (literally in proportion to the faith): Proportion (Greek analogia) is a word drawn from mathematics and logic, where it refers to the correct proportions in a relationship among things, quantities, or ideas. Paul uses the phrase to remind prophets to make sure that their utterances are in right proportion to faith, whether the amount of individual faith the prophet has been given, or the Christian faith in general (see study note on Rom 12:3). This passage has given theology the phrase the analogy of faith, which refers to the importance of bringing the interpretation of any particular passage into line with the teaching of all of Scripture.
VI
Versículo 7
VI. 12:7 teacher: The gift of teaching comes third in the list of gifts in 1 Cor 12:28 and fifth in E…
12:7 teacher: The gift of teaching comes third in the list of gifts in 1 Cor 12:28 and fifth in Eph 4:11. While prophets communicate to the community a message received directly from God, teachers address the church on the basis of studying the word of God.
VII
Versículo 8
VII. 12:8 give generously: See also 2 Cor 8:2; 9:11, 13.
12:8 give generously: See also 2 Cor 8:2; 9:11, 13.
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. 12:9-21 The many injunctions in these verses do not follow a neat logical arrangement. The overal…
12:9-21 The many injunctions in these verses do not follow a neat logical arrangement. The overall topic, stated at the beginning, is sincere love. Paul shows how we are to love both those inside the church (12:10, 13, 15-16) and those outside the church (12:14, 17-21).
IX
Versículo 10
IX. 12:10 genuine affection: Literally brotherly love. Christians are to love each other with the mut…
12:10 genuine affection: Literally brotherly love. Christians are to love each other with the mutual love and commitment that are found within a healthy family.
X
Versículo 11
X. 12:11 but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically: As Christians, we are to be passionate a…
12:11 but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically: As Christians, we are to be passionate about our faith and eager to fulfill our ministry to others within the church.
XI
Versículo 12
XI. 12:12 The three commands in this verse are related. By rejoicing in confident hope, we can be pat…
12:12 The three commands in this verse are related. By rejoicing in confident hope, we can be patient in trouble. Continually praying is essential if we desire to have this attitude toward the difficulties of life (see also 8:24-27).
XII
Versículo 13
XII. 12:13 be ready to help them: The verb Paul uses is related to the familiar Greek word koinōnia (“…
12:13 be ready to help them: The verb Paul uses is related to the familiar Greek word koinōnia (“fellowship”). When needs arise among our Christian brothers and sisters, we are not just to meet their needs; we should also enter into fellowship with these fellow Christians in ways that extend beyond material gifts.
XIII
Versículo 14
XIII. 12:14 The exhortations in this verse closely resemble two sayings of Jesus (Matt 5:44; Luke 6:27-…
12:14 The exhortations in this verse closely resemble two sayings of Jesus (Matt 5:44; Luke 6:27-28). Although Paul does not introduce the commands as a quotation, he is almost certainly alluding to these sayings of Christ. Perhaps the words were so well known that he did not need to specify the source. The teaching of Rom 12–13 has many parallels with the teaching of Jesus.
XIV
Versículo 16
XIV. 12:16 All three exhortations in this verse use the Greek word phroneō (think). Paul addresses the…
12:16 All three exhortations in this verse use the Greek word phroneō (think). Paul addresses the need for right Christian thinking when it comes to our relationships with other Christians. • Live in harmony: Literally Think the same things. • Don’t be too proud: Literally Don’t think arrogant things.
XV
Versículo 18
XV. 12:18 Do all that you can: Paul recognizes that our efforts to live at peace with others will som…
12:18 Do all that you can: Paul recognizes that our efforts to live at peace with others will sometimes be frustrated by our own moral constraints or by other people’s unwillingness to be reconciled to us.
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Versículo 20
16. 12:20-21 A simple act of Christian kindness can often bring a hostile person to repentance before…
12:20-21 A simple act of Christian kindness can often bring a hostile person to repentance before God and restore fellowship between people.
Nuevo Testamento
Romans — Capítulo 12
Romans has been called the greatest theological document ever written. In this letter, the apostle Paul explains the Good News—the climactic revelation of God to the world through his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul reflects on the human condition, on the meaning of our lives on earth, and on our hope for the world to come. He constantly moves us back to the fundamentals of God’s truth reveale…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Así que, hermanos, os ruego por las misericordias de Dios, que presentéis vuestros cuerpos en sacrificio vivo, santo, agradable a Dios, que es vuestro culto racional.
2No os conforméis a este siglo, sino transformaos por medio de la renovación de vuestro entendimiento, para que comprobéis cuál sea la buena voluntad de Dios, agradable y perfecta.
3Digo, pues, por la gracia que me es dada, a cada cual que está entre vosotros, que no tenga más alto concepto de sí que el que debe tener, sino que piense de sí con cordura, conforme a la medida de fe que Dios repartió a cada uno.
4Porque de la manera que en un cuerpo tenemos muchos miembros, pero no todos los miembros tienen la misma función,
5así nosotros, siendo muchos, somos un cuerpo en Cristo, y todos miembros los unos de los otros.
6De manera que, teniendo diferentes dones, según la gracia que nos es dada, si el de profecía, úsese conforme a la medida de la fe;
7o si de servicio, en servir; o el que enseña, en la enseñanza;
8el que exhorta, en la exhortación; el que reparte, con liberalidad; el que preside, con solicitud; el que hace misericordia, con alegría.
9El amor sea sin fingimiento. Aborreced lo malo, seguid lo bueno.
10Amaos los unos a los otros con amor fraternal; en cuanto a honra, prefiriéndoos los unos a los otros.
11En lo que requiere diligencia, no perezosos; fervientes en espíritu, sirviendo al Señor;
12gozosos en la esperanza; sufridos en la tribulación; constantes en la oración;
13compartiendo para las necesidades de los santos; practicando la hospitalidad.
14Bendecid a los que os persiguen; bendecid, y no maldigáis.
15Gozaos con los que se gozan; llorad con los que lloran.
16Unánimes entre vosotros; no altivos, sino asociándoos con los humildes. No seáis sabios en vuestra propia opinión.
17No paguéis a nadie mal por mal; procurad lo bueno delante de todos los hombres.
18Si es posible, en cuanto dependa de vosotros, estad en paz con todos los hombres.
19No os venguéis vosotros mismos, amados míos, sino dejad lugar a la ira de Dios; porque escrito está: Mía es la venganza, yo pagaré, dice el Señor.
20Así que, si tu enemigo tuviere hambre, dale de comer; si tuviere sed, dale de beber; pues haciendo esto, ascuas de fuego amontonarás sobre su cabeza.
21No seas vencido de lo malo, sino vence con el bien el mal.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 12:1–15:13 This section of Romans sets out the moral and ethical demands of the Good News. God’s …
Versículo 2
II. 12:2 this world (literally this age): The division of history into two ages was typical of the Je…
Versículo 3
III. 12:3 by the faith God has given us: Or by the faith God has given you; or by the standard of our …
Versículo 4
IV. 12:4-5 so it is with Christ’s body: The parallel between the human body and the church—the body o…
Versículo 6
V. 12:6 The ability to prophesy was one of the most important of the New Testament gifts (see also 1…
Versículo 7
VI. 12:7 teacher: The gift of teaching comes third in the list of gifts in 1 Cor 12:28 and fifth in E…
Versículo 8
VII. 12:8 give generously: See also 2 Cor 8:2; 9:11, 13.
Versículo 9
VIII. 12:9-21 The many injunctions in these verses do not follow a neat logical arrangement. The overal…
Versículo 10
IX. 12:10 genuine affection: Literally brotherly love. Christians are to love each other with the mut…
Versículo 11
X. 12:11 but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically: As Christians, we are to be passionate a…
Versículo 12
XI. 12:12 The three commands in this verse are related. By rejoicing in confident hope, we can be pat…
Versículo 13
XII. 12:13 be ready to help them: The verb Paul uses is related to the familiar Greek word koinōnia (“…
Versículo 14
XIII. 12:14 The exhortations in this verse closely resemble two sayings of Jesus (Matt 5:44; Luke 6:27-…
Versículo 16
XIV. 12:16 All three exhortations in this verse use the Greek word phroneō (think). Paul addresses the…
Versículo 18
XV. 12:18 Do all that you can: Paul recognizes that our efforts to live at peace with others will som…
Versículo 20
16. 12:20-21 A simple act of Christian kindness can often bring a hostile person to repentance before…