A Living Sacrifice to God
1 And so, dear brothers and sisters,12:1a Greek brothers. I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.12:1b Or This is your spiritual worship; or This is your reasonable service.
11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.12:11 Or but serve the Lord with a zealous spirit; or but let the Spirit excite you as you serve the Lord.