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 gifts differing according to the grace that is given us, whether it be prophesy, let us prophesy according to the analogy of faith:

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith in all nations for his name, Among whom are ye also, the called of Jesus Christ:

Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly to you, in part, as putting you in mind, because of the grace which is given to me of God,

According to the grace of God given to me, as a wise master-builder I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon; but let every one take heed how he buildeth thereon.

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain, but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, wrought likewise effectually in me toward the Gentiles:

given me to you ward, That by revelation he made known to me the mystery:

But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

For which also I labour, striving according to his mighty working, who worketh in me mightily.

And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant, with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any man minister, let him minister as of the ability which God giveth, that God in all things may be glorified thro' Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the might for ever and ever. Amen.

Not to

Well; they were broken off for unbelief, and thou standest by faith.

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

The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed thus, God I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, rapacious, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

For who maketh thee to differ from another? And what hast thou which thou hast not received? But if thou hast received it, why dost thou boast, as if thou hadst not received it?

And lest I should be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be lifted up.

For if any man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Do nothing through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind, esteem each the others better than themselves.

And you who were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him,

But he giveth greater grace: therefore it saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

In like manner, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder, and be ye all subject to each other. Be ye cloathed with humility; for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

I wrote to the church; but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not.

Soberly

Likewise that women adorn themselves in decent apparel, with modesty and sobriety, not with curled hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly raiment,

serious, prudent, sound in faith, love, patience:

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be watchful and hope perfectly for the grace that is brought you by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

for your adversary the devil, walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour:

According

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given us, whether it be prophesy, let us prophesy according to the analogy of faith:

For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God; for God giveth not him the Spirit by measure.

For who maketh thee to differ from another? And what hast thou which thou hast not received? But if thou hast received it, why dost thou boast, as if thou hadst not received it?

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each, to profit withal.

For wherein were ye inferior to the other churches, unless that I myself was not burdensom to you.

But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

General references

And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest?