Romans 12:9

God's Word

Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good.

Cross References

Psalm 101:3

I will not put anything wicked in front of my eyes. I hate what unfaithful people do. I want no part of it.

Psalm 119:104

From your guiding principles I gain understanding. That is why I hate every path that leads to lying.

Psalm 119:163

I hate lying; I am disgusted with it. I love your teachings.

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it!

Psalm 36:4

He invents trouble while lying on his bed and chooses to go the wrong direction. He does not reject evil.

Psalm 45:7

You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.

Psalm 55:21

His speech is smoother than butter, but there is war in his heart. His words are more soothing than oil, but they are like swords ready to attack.

Psalm 97:10

Let those who love the Lord hate evil. The one who guards the lives of his godly ones will rescue them from the power of wicked people.

Proverbs 26:25

When he talks charmingly, do not trust him because of the seven disgusting things in his heart.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.

Ezekiel 33:31

Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they don’t do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits.

Amos 5:15

Hate evil and love good. Then you will be able to have justice in your courts. Maybe the Lord God of Armies will have pity on the faithful few of Joseph.

Matthew 26:49

Then Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Hello, Rabbi!” and kissed him.

John 12:6

(Judas didn’t say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief. He was in charge of the moneybag and carried the contributions.)

Acts 11:23

When he arrived there, he was pleased to see what God had done for them out of kindness. So he encouraged all the people to remain solidly committed to the Lord.

2 Corinthians 6:6

⌞People can see⌟ our purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit’s presence ⌞in our lives⌟, our sincere love,

2 Corinthians 8:8

I’m not commanding you, but I’m testing how genuine your love is by pointing out the dedication of others.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

When we encouraged you, we didn’t use unethical schemes, corrupt practices, or deception.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.

1 Timothy 1:5

My goal in giving you this order is for love to flow from a pure heart, from a clear conscience, and from a sincere faith.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.”

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.

James 3:17

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.

1 Peter 1:22

Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other warmly, because love covers many sins.