Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Holman Bible
Be in agreement with one another.
A Conservative Version
thinking the same way toward each other, not thinking on lofty things, but accommodating to the lowly. Become not wise according to yourselves,
American Standard Version
Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Amplified
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself.
An Understandable Version
Have the same [good] thoughts toward one another. Do not [always] be thinking you are a "bigshot," but lower yourself to accept humble tasks [or, humble people]. Do not think you are so smart.
Anderson New Testament
cultivate the same disposition, one to ward another: mind not high things, but conform yourselves to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits;
Bible in Basic English
Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.
Common New Testament
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
Daniel Mace New Testament
have the same respect for one another. let not your behaviour be haughty, but soften'd to the condition of those below you. be not wise in your own conceits.
Darby Translation
Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes:
Godbey New Testament
Have the same mind toward one another, not thinking high things, but condescending to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Goodspeed New Testament
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be too ambitious, but accept humble tasks. Do not be conceited.
John Wesley New Testament
Agree in the same affection toward each other.
Julia Smith Translation
Thinking the same towards one another. Not thinking high things but being led by humble things. Be not wise with yourselves.
King James 2000
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Think the same [thing] toward one another; {do not think arrogantly}, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise {in your own sight}.
Modern King James verseion
minding the same thing toward one another, not minding high things, but yielding to the lowly. Do not be wise within yourselves.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Be of like affection one towards another. Be not high minded, but make yourselves equal to them of the lower sort. Be not wise in your own opinions.
Moffatt New Testament
Keep in harmony with one another; instead of being ambitious, associate with humble folk; never be self-conceited.
Montgomery New Testament
Have full sympathy with one another. Set not your minds on high affairs, but associate with lowly folk. Do not be wise in your own conceits.
NET Bible
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
New Heart English Bible
Be of the same mind one toward another. Do not be arrogant, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own conceits.
Noyes New Testament
Be of one mind among yourselves. Set not your minds on high things, but content yourselves with what is humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Sawyer New Testament
Desire the same thing one for another; desire not the high, but be satisfied with the humble. Be not wise in your own conceit.
The Emphasized Bible
The same thing, one to another regarding, - not the lofty things regarding, but, by the lowly, being led along. Be not getting presumptuous in your own opinion:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Be of the same mind among each other. Affect not high things, but be condescending to the lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Let the same spirit of sympathy animate you all, not a spirit of pride; be glad to associate with the lowly. Do not think too highly of yourselves.
Webster
Be of the same mind one towards another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Weymouth New Testament
Have full sympathy with one another. Do not give your mind to high things, but let humble ways content you. Do not be wise in your own conceits.
Williams New Testament
Keep on thinking in harmony with one another. Stop being high-minded but keep on associating with lowly people. Stop being conceited.
World English Bible
Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.
Worrell New Testament
thinking the same thing one toward another; minding not lofty things, but being carried along with the lowly. Be ye not wise in your own conceits;
Worsley New Testament
Be alike affected to each other: not aiming at high things, but accommodating yourselves to persons of low rank. Be not wise in your own conceit.
Youngs Literal Translation
of the same mind one toward another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; become not wise in your own conceit;
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Interlinear
Phroneo
Phroneo
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me
μή
me
not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living In Love
15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are. 17 Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.
Cross References
Romans 11:25
For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.
Romans 15:5
Now may God, the source of endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other as you follow the Messiah Jesus,
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
Jeremiah 45:5
Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don't seek them. Indeed, I'm about to bring disaster on all flesh,' declares the LORD, "but your life will be spared wherever you go.'"
Philippians 4:2
I urge Euodia and Syntyche to have the same attitude in the Lord.
2 Chronicles 30:12
God also poured out his grace throughout Judah, giving them a dedicated heart to do what the king and princes had decreed according to the message from the LORD.
Job 31:13-16
"If I've refused to help my male and female servants when they complain against me,
Job 36:5
"Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart.
Psalm 131:1-2
LORD, my heart is not arrogant, nor do I look haughty. I do not aspire to great things, nor concern myself with things beyond my ability.
Proverbs 17:5
Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker, and whoever is happy about disaster will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 19:7
All the relatives of a poor person shun him how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he runs after them pleading, they aren't around.
Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.
Proverbs 19:22
Human beings long for grace, and it's better to be poor than a man of deceit.
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.
Isaiah 5:21
"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!
Jeremiah 32:39
I'll give them one heart and one lifestyle so they'll fear me always for their own good and for the good of their descendants after them.
Matthew 6:25-26
"That's why I'm telling you to stop worrying about your life what you will eat or what you will drink or about your body what you will wear. Life is more than food, isn't it, and the body more than clothing?
Matthew 11:5
the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the destitute hear the good news.
Matthew 18:1-4
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom from heaven?"
Matthew 20:21-28
He asked her, "What do you want?" She told him, "Promise that in your kingdom these two sons of mine will sit on your right and on your left."
Matthew 26:11
You'll always have the destitute with you, but you'll not always have me.
Luke 4:6-11
He told Jesus, "I will give you all this authority, along with their glory, because it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone I please.
Luke 6:20
Then Jesus looked at his disciples and said, "How blessed are you who are destitute, because the kingdom of God is yours!
Luke 14:13
Instead, when you give a banquet, make it your habit to invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
Luke 22:24-27
Now an argument sprang up among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
Acts 4:32
Now all the believers were one in heart and soul, and nobody called any of his possessions his own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.
Romans 6:2
Of course not! How can we who died as far as sin is concerned go on living in it?
Romans 12:3
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.
1 Corinthians 1:10
Brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, I urge all of you to be in agreement and not to have divisions among you, so that you may be perfectly united in your understanding and opinions.
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.
1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for the Messiah's sake, but you are wise in the Messiah. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
1 Corinthians 6:5
I say this to make you feel ashamed. Has it come to this, that there is not one person among you who is wise enough to settle disagreements between brothers?
1 Corinthians 8:2
If anyone thinks he really knows something, he has not yet learned it as he ought to know it.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
Philippians 1:27
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 2:2-3
then fill me with joy by having the same attitude, sharing the same love, being united in spirit, and keeping one purpose in mind.
Philippians 3:16
However, we should live up to what we have achieved so far.
Philippians 4:11-13
I am not saying this because I am in any need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I am in.
1 Timothy 6:6-9
Of course, godliness with contentment does bring a great profit.
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."
James 2:5-6
Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who keep on loving him, has he not?
James 3:13-17
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.
1 Peter 5:3
Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
3 John 1:9
I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, will not recognize our authority.
Revelation 13:7-8
It was allowed to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. It was also given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation.