A Living Sacrifice

12 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you^(A) to present your bodies as a living sacrifice,^(B) holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship.^[a]

² And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us,^(A) a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.

¹⁷ But even if I am poured out^(A) as a drink offering^(B) on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.