Romans 12

Romans 12:2 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Epistle to the Romans, written by the Apostle Paul. The verse reads: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (King James Version). In Hebrew, this verse can be translated as: "וְאַל תִּתְיַסְּדוּ לְעוֹלָם הַזֶּה, אֶלָּא תִתְגַּלֵּמוּ בְּחִדּוּשׁ דַּעַתְכֶם, לְמַעַן תַּבִּינוּ מַה הוּא הָרָצוֹן הַטּוֹב וְהַנָּכּוֹן וְהַשְּׁלֵם שֶׁל אֱלֹהִים." (Romim 12:2). In Latin, it is rendered as: "Et nolite conformari huic saeculo, sed transformamini renovatione intellectus vestri, ut probetis quæ sit voluntas Dei, bona, et accepta, et perfecta." The verse exhorts believers to resist conforming to the patterns and values of the surrounding world and instead undergo a transformation through the renewal of their minds. This renewal is described as a process that enables individuals to discern and align themselves with the will of God, which is characterized as good, acceptable, and perfect. The context of Romans 12:2 is part of Paul's broader appeal to the Roman Christians to live in a manner worthy of their calling, emphasizing spiritual transformation and ethical living. The verse is often cited in discussions about Christian discipleship, personal holiness, and the distinction between worldly values and divine principles.