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 then different gifts, according to the respective favour bestowed upon us; if it be prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his gift.

by whose favour I have received the office of an apostle to bring the Gentiles every where to the obedience of faith preached in his name:

nevertheless, brethren, I have writ to the Gentile part of you, and admonish'd you with the greater freedom by virtue of the commission that God has given me,

according to the free gift of God bestowed upon me, I, as a skilful architect, have laid the foundation, and another builds thereon. but let every man take heed how he builds thereupon.

it is by the divine favour that I am what I am: and his favour to me was not in vain; no, I laboured more than they all: yet it was not I, it was the divine favour which assisted me.

(for he that had wrought powerfully in Peter with respect to his apostleship among the Jews, had also wrought powerfully in me upon account of the Gentiles:) and when James,

if so be you have heard of the charge, which God has graciously dispens'd to me for you Gentiles;

but to every one of us a different charge is given, according to the distribution which Christ has made;

this is what I earnestly strive to effect, by virtue of that power, which effectually operates in me.

but the favour of our Lord display'd itself by that faith and charity, which was wrought in me by Jesus Christ.

let a speaker deliver nothing but what is agreeable to the divine oracles: and let him that attends the poor, be active in proportion to the strength God has given him. amen.

Not to

well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear,

At the same time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, who is to be the greatest in the kingdom of the Messiah?

the Pharisee in a standing posture pray'd thus by himself, O God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men, a robber, a cheat, an adulterer, or like that Publican.

for who has distinguish'd thee above another? or what have you, that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you glory as if you had not received it?

and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,

for if a man thinks himself to be considerable, when he is not, he deceives himself.

Do nothing out of a spirit of contention, or for vain-glory, but modestly look upon others as if they were better than yourselves.

Even you, who were in a dying sinful state, and were uncircumcised Gentiles, has God raised to life, as he did Christ, having pardoned all your sins:

on the contrary, he heaps his favours upon you. wherefore 'tis said, "God defeats the proud, but is gracious to the humble."

As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble."

I have writ to the church: but Diotrephes, who affects the superiority, has no regard to our representations.

Soberly

and that the women be decent in their apparel, adorned with modesty and reserve, not with broider'd hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

but what is agreeable to sound doctrine: advise the aged to be prudent, grave, temperate, sound in faith,

Let your minds then be duely prepar'd, be vigilant, and constantly expect the favour you will meet with at the appearance of Jesus Christ.

The consummation of all things draws nigh. be temperate, be vigilant in prayer.

Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

According

having then different gifts, according to the respective favour bestowed upon us; if it be prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his gift.

for he whom God hath sent, saith nothing but what is divine: for God hath given him the spirit without restriction.

for who has distinguish'd thee above another? or what have you, that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you glory as if you had not received it?

now to particular men the spirit gives particular gifts, that they may be displayed to greater advantage.

for in what were ye inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? an injury I hope you will easily forgive.

but to every one of us a different charge is given, according to the distribution which Christ has made;

General references

At length they enter'd into a debate, which of them should be the greatest.