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

Since our gifts differ in accordance with the particular charge entrusted to us, if our gift is to preach, let our preaching correspond to our faith;

Through him we received the gift of the Apostolic office, to win submission to the Faith among all nations for the glory of his Name.

But in parts of this letter I have expressed myself somewhat boldly--by way of refreshing your memories--

In fulfillment of the charge which God had entrusted to me, I laid the foundation like a skillful master-builder; but another man is now building upon it. Let every one take care how he builds;

But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working with me.

For he who gave Peter power for his mission to the Jews gave me, also, power to go to the Gentiles.

For you have heard, I suppose, of the responsible charge with which God entrusted me for your benefit,

Every one of us, however, has been entrusted with some charge, each in accordance with the extent of the gift of the Christ.

It is for that I toil, struggling with all the energy which he inspires and which works powerfully within me.

and the loving-kindness of our Lord was boundless, and filled me with that faith and love which come from union with Christ Jesus.

When any one speaks, let him speak as one who is delivering the oracles of God. When any one is endeavoring to serve others, let him do so in reliance on the strength which God supplies; so that in everything God may be honour ed through Jesus Christ--to whom be ascribed all honour and might for ever and ever. Amen.

Not to

True; it was because of their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is because of your faith that you are standing. Do not think too highly of yourself, but beware.

On the same occasion the disciples came to Jesus, and asked him: "Who is really the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?"

The Pharisee stood forward and began praying to himself in this way--'O God, I thank thee that I am not like other men-- thieves, rogues, adulterers--or even like this tax-gatherer.

For who makes any one of you superior to others? And what have you that was not given you? But if you received it as a gift, why do you boast as if you had not?

It was for this reason, and to prevent my thinking too highly of myself, that a thorn was sent to pierce my flesh--an instrument of Satan to discipline me--so that I should not think too highly of myself.

If a man imagines himself to be somebody, when he is really nobody, he deceives himself.

Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,

And to you, who once were 'dead,' by reason of your sins and your uncircumcised nature--to you God gave Life in giving life to Christ! He pardoned all our sins!

No; the gift that God gives is for a nobler end; and that is why it is said--'God is opposed to the haughty, but gives help to the humble.'

Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'

I wrote a few lines to the Church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, declines to recognize us.

Soberly

I also desire that women should adorn themselves with appropriate dress, worn quietly and modestly, and not with wreaths or gold ornaments for the hair, or pearls, or costly clothing,

Teach that the older men should be temperate, serious, and discreet; strong in faith, love, and endurance.

Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.

Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.

According

Since our gifts differ in accordance with the particular charge entrusted to us, if our gift is to preach, let our preaching correspond to our faith;

For he whom God sent as his Messenger gives us God's own teaching, for God does not limit the gift of the Spirit.

For who makes any one of you superior to others? And what have you that was not given you? But if you received it as a gift, why do you boast as if you had not?

To each man there is given spiritual illumination for the general good.

In what respect, I ask, were you treated worse than the other Churches, unless it was that, for my part, I refused to become a burden to you? Forgive me the wrong I thus did you!

Every one of us, however, has been entrusted with some charge, each in accordance with the extent of the gift of the Christ.

General references

A discussion arose among the disciples as to which of them was the greatest;