Romans 12:3

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Romans 12:3

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Summary

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

I say

Not to

Soberly

1 Peter 5:8

According

General references

Luke 9:46

Bible References

I say

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;

through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations,

But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.

(for he who worked through Peter for his apostolic ministry to the circumcised worked also through me for mine to the Gentiles),

assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you,

But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.

and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies--in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Not to

That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayedthus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?

So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations,a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.

For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.

Soberly

likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire,

Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.

Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

According

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;

For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.

For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

For in what were you less favored than the rest of the churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!

But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

General references

An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.