Romans 13 -ESV---11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.

Philemon 1--8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul-an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus- 10 that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus,-b- who became my son while I was in chains. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

Romans 12 -KJV---1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12 -NIV-----14 Bless those who persecute you- bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice- mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.-a- Do not be conceited.

Romans 12--13 Share with the Lord-s people who are in need. Practice hospitality

Romans 12--12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.