As I read over this verse, a few things stick out to me right off the bat.  The writer of this verse, Paul, is pleading with the reader.  The seriousness of that word tells me that what he’s about to plead a case for is of the utmost importance.  What is is he pleading his brothers and sisters in Christ to do?  To give.  Having looked up the word “give”, the definition states to freely  transfer the possession of something to someone.  We are to freely transfer the possession or right of our bodies to God.  The reason?  All He has done for us. 

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