What is the context of Romans 12:2?

Romans 12:2 is found in Romans chapter 12, verse 2. Romans is part of the New Testament. Read the full chapter at thelivingsword.org/read/romans/12.

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Q: What does Romans 12:2 mean?

Romans 12:2 (KJV) 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." — This verse is from Romans in the New Testament. Read the full in-depth commentary at thelivingsword.org/commentary/romans/12/2.

Q: What does "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by…" mean in the Bible?

This is Romans 12:2 from the King James Version. Read the full in-depth commentary and application notes at The Living Sword Bible: thelivingsword.org/commentary/romans/12/2.

“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.”
Romans 12:2 (King James Version)

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Romans 12:2 is verse 2 of chapter 12 in the Book of Romans, part of the New Testament. In the King James Version (1611), it 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.”

Romans 12:2 (King James Version): "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." Romans 12:2 appears in the Book of Romans, New Testament, chapter 12, verse 2. The Book of Romans was written by Micah of Moresheth (c. 735–700 BC). Micah is a contemporary of Isaiah, Hosea, and Amos — a rural prophet from the town of Moresheth who brings God's word to both the northern and southern kingdoms. His book contains two of the most remarkable prophecies in the Old Testament. First, Micah 5:2 — written 700 years before the first Christmas — specifically names Bethlehem as the birthplace of the coming ruler of Israel: 'But you, Bethle Key themes in Romans include: justice, mercy, Messiah, Bethlehem, humility. To study Romans 12:2 in depth — including word-by-word analysis in the original Greek, cross-references, multiple translations (KJV, WEB, Geneva, ASV, YLT, Darby), and AI-powered commentary — visit The Living Sword Bible at thelivingsword.org.

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