Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Romans 12:9 in English Standard Version "Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good." Ps 97:10 O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Ps 101:3 I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. Am 5:15 Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. 2Co 6:6 by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love; 1Th 5:21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 1Ti 1:5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1Pe 1:22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,