Romans 12:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

We have gifts that differ with the favor that God has shown us, whether it is that of preaching, differing with the measure of our faith,

through whom we have received God's favor and been commissioned in his name to urge obedience and faith upon all the heathen,

But, just to refresh your memories, I have written you pretty boldly on some points, because of the favor God has shown me

Like an expert builder, I laid a foundation, as God commissioned me to do, and now someone else is building upon it. But let everyone be careful how he does so.

But by God's favor I have become what I am, and the favor he showed me has not gone for nothing, but I have worked harder than any of them, although it was not really I but the favor God showed me.

But each one of us has been given mercy in Christ's generous measure.

That is what I am working for, fighting with all the energy with which he so mightily endows me.

and the blessing of our Lord has been given me in the greatest abundance, together with faith and love that union with Christ Jesus brings.

If one preaches, let him do it like one who utters the words of God; if one does some service, let him do it as with strength which God supplies, so 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; but it was for their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is through your faith that you stand where you do. You ought not to feel proud; you ought to be afraid,

Just at that time the disciples came up and asked Jesus, "Who is really greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?"

The Pharisee stood up and uttered this prayer to himself: 'O God, I thank you that I am not like other men, greedy, dishonest, or adulterous, like that tax-collector.

For who sees anything special in you? And what have you got that you have not been given? But if it has been given you, why do you boast as though it had not been?

So to keep me from being too much elated a bitter physical affliction was sent to me, a very messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too much elated.

For if anyone thinks he is somebody when he is really nobody, he is deceiving himself.

Do not act for selfish ends or from vanity, but modestly treat one another as your superiors.

Yes, you who were dead through your misdeeds and physically uncircumcised, God raised to life with Christ. He forgave us all our misdeeds,

But he gives all the greater blessing. As the Scripture says, "God opposes haughty persons, but he blesses humble-minded ones."

You younger men must show deference to the elders. And you must all clothe yourselves in humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud, but shows mercy to the humble.

I have written briefly to the church, but Diotrephes who likes to be their leader will not accept what I say.

Soberly

Women for their part are to dress modestly and sensibly in proper clothes, not adorning themselves by braiding their hair or with gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

Teach the older men to be temperate, serious, and sensible??en of vigorous faith, love, and steadfastness.

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, and with perfect calmness fix your hopes on the mercy that you are to experience when Jesus Christ is revealed.

But the end of all things is near. Be serious and collected, therefore, and pray.

Be calm and watchful. Your opponent the devil is prowling about like a roaring lion, wanting to devour you.

According

We have gifts that differ with the favor that God has shown us, whether it is that of preaching, differing with the measure of our faith,

For he whom God has sent speaks God's words, for God gives him his Spirit without measure.

For who sees anything special in you? And what have you got that you have not been given? But if it has been given you, why do you boast as though it had not been?

Each one is given his spiritual illumination for the common good.

For what is there in which the other churches had the better of you, except in the fact that I would not permit myself to be a burden to you? You must forgive me that wrong!

But each one of us has been given mercy in Christ's generous measure.

General references

A discussion arose among them as to which of them would be the greatest.