4 And the gift offering of Judah and of Jerusalem will actually be gratifying to Jehovah,+ as in the days of long ago and as in the years of antiquity.+

12 Consequently I entreat YOU by the compassions of God, brothers, to present YOUR bodies+ a sacrifice+ living,+ holy,+ acceptable to God,+ a sacred service*+ with YOUR power of reason.+

15 Through him let us always offer to God a sacrifice of praise,+ that is, the fruit of lips+ which make public declaration* to his name.+