Romans 12:9

New English Translation

Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.

Cross References

Psalm 101:3

I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

Psalm 119:104

Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions. נ (Nun)

Psalm 119:163

I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

Psalm 36:4

He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.

Psalm 45:7

You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

Psalm 55:21

His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

Psalm 97:10

You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.

Proverbs 26:25

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

Ezekiel 33:31

They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.

Amos 5:15

Hate what is wrong, love what is right! Promote justice at the city gate! Maybe the Lord, the God who commands armies, will have mercy on those who are left from Joseph.

Matthew 26:49

Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed him.

John 12:6

(Now Judas said this not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money box, he used to steal what was put into it.)

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

1 Timothy 1:5

But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. So God, your God, has anointed you over your companions with the oil of rejoicing.”

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.

1 Peter 1:22

You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.