Easter Season · Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary · Year C
Romans 12:9-16b
Marks of the True Christian
May 31, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good." (Romans 12:9)
Paul strings together brief exhortations for life in the Christian community: sincere love, mutual affection, patience in suffering, hospitality, and harmony with the lowly. Read at the Visitation, it sketches the same self-giving love that sends Mary to serve Elizabeth.
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Commentary
Commentary on Romans 12:9-21 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on Paul's rapid exhortations, covering the verses read at this feast.
Romans 12 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse walkthrough of the chapter's picture of the living sacrifice and genuine love.
Romans 12:9-13 Commentary Precept Austin
Word studies and expository notes on the exact verses of this reading.
Romans 12:9 Parallel Commentaries BibleHub
Parallel classic commentaries collected from Romans 12:9.
Barnes' Notes on Romans 12 StudyLight
Barnes' Notes on the whole chapter of Romans 12.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Romans Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary introduction to Paul's letter to the Romans.
Book of Romans Overview (Part 2) BibleProject
Animated overview video covering the second half of Romans, including chapter 12.
Romans 12:9 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text of Romans 12:9 with parsing and Strong's numbers.
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