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Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For I say, through the grace that unto me is given, to every man among you: that no man esteem of himself more than it becometh him to esteem - But that he discreetly judge of himself according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
New American Standard Bible
For through
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
For by the grace
International Standard Version
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.
A Conservative Version
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to over think beyond what he ought to think, but to think so as to think soundly, as God has apportioned to each man a measure of faith.
American Standard Version
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.
Amplified
For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].
An Understandable Version
And because of God's unearned favor shown to me [i.e., in appointing me to be an apostle], I am telling every person among you not to think he is more important than he really is. Instead, he should have a sensible estimate [of his gifts] in harmony with the degree of faith God has given to each person.
Anderson New Testament
For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, that he must not think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but that he be disposed to think modestly, as God has distributed to each a measure of faith.
Bible in Basic English
But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.
Common New Testament
For by the grace given to me I say to every one among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith which God has assigned him.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Now it is by virtue of my apostolical commission, that I charge every man among you, not to entertain too high an opinion of himself; but modestly consider, that 'tis God who has dealt to every man his proportion of spiritual gifts.
Darby Translation
For I say, through the grace which has been given to me, to every one that is among you, not to have high thoughts above what he should think; but to think so as to be wise, as God has dealt to each a measure of faith.
Godbey New Testament
For I speak, through the grace which has been given unto me, for every one who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has imparted to each one the measure of faith.
Goodspeed New Testament
By the favor that God has shown me, I would tell every one of you not to think too highly of himself, but to think reasonably, judging himself by the degree of faith God has allowed him.
John Wesley New Testament
And I say, through the grace which is given to me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think, but to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God hath distributed to every one.
Julia Smith Translation
For I say, by the race given me, to every one being with you, not to entertain a high opinion of one's self above what is fitting to think: but to think to be discreet, as God has divided the measure of faith to each.
King James 2000
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 has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone who is among you not to think more highly of yourself than what one ought to think, but to think {sensibly}, as God has apportioned a measure of faith to each one.
Modern King James verseion
For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think. But set your mind to be right-minded, even as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Moffatt New Testament
In virtue of my office, I tell everyone of your number who is self-important, that he is not to think more of himself than he ought to think; he must take a sane view of himself, corresponding to the degree of faith which God has assigned to each.
Montgomery New Testament
For, through the grace that was given to me, I tell every man among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think, as to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God has given him.
NET Bible
For by the grace given to me I say to every one of you not to think more highly of yourself than you ought to think, but to think with sober discernment, as God has distributed to each of you a measure of faith.
New Heart English Bible
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Noyes New Testament
For through the grace given to me I warn every one among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God hath imparted to each.
Sawyer New Testament
For I say through the grace given me, to every one among you, not to be higher-minded than he ought to be, but to think soberly, as God has distributed to each the measure of faith.
The Emphasized Bible
For I say, through the favour which hath been given me, unto every one who is among you, - not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but so to think as to think soberly - as, unto each one, God hath dealt a measure of faith.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has divided to every one the measure of faith.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In fulfillment of the charge with which I have been entrusted, I bid every one of you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think, but to think till he learns to think soberly--in accordance with the measure of faith that God has allotted to each.
Webster
For through the grace given to me, I say, 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.
Weymouth New Testament
For through the authority graciously given to me I warn every individual among you not to value himself unduly, but to cultivate sobriety of judgement in accordance with the amount of faith which God has allotted to each one.
Williams New Testament
Now through the unmerited favor God has shown me I would say to every one of you not to estimate himself above his real value, but to make a sober rating of himself, in accordance with the degree of faith which God has apportioned to him.
World English Bible
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Worrell New Testament
For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to every one among you, not to think of himself more highly than he night to think, but so to think as to think soberly, according as God divided to each one a measure of faith.
Worsley New Testament
For by the grace conferred on me I charge every one among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think: but to think with sobriety, according as God hath divided to every man the measure of faith.
Youngs Literal Translation
For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think above what it behoveth to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God did deal a measure of faith,
Themes
Faith » In Christ is » The gift of God
Grace » Specially given » To ministers
Pride/arrogance » Not being arrogant
Sobriety » We should estimate our character and talents with
Topics
Interlinear
Dia
Pas
ἕκαστος
hekastos
every man, every one, every,
Usage: 73
me
References
Easton
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:3
Images Romans 12:3
Prayers for Romans 12:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Variety Of Gifts In The Body Of Christ
2 And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is. 3 For I say, through the grace that unto me is given, to every man among you: that no man esteem of himself more than it becometh him to esteem - But that he discreetly judge of himself according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 As we have many members in one body, and all members have not one office:
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Cross References
Romans 1:5
by whom we have received grace and apostleship, to bring all manner heathen people unto obedience of the faith, that is in his name:
Romans 11:20
Thou sayest well: because of unbelief they are broken off, and thou standest steadfast in faith. Be not high minded, but fear:
John 3:34
For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God. For God giveth not the spirit by measure.
1 Corinthians 3:10
According to the grace of God given unto me, as a wise builder have I laid the foundation; and another hath built thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth upon.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am that I am. And his grace which is in me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which is with me.
1 Peter 4:11
If any man speak, let him talk as though he spake the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God ministereth unto him. That God, in all things, may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion forever and while the world standeth. Amen.
Micah 6:8
I will show thee, O man, what is good, and what the LORD requireth of thee: Namely, to do right, to have pleasure in loving-kindness, to be lowly, and to walk with thy God.
Matthew 18:1-4
The same time the disciples came to Jesus saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank thee that I am not as other men are; extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this publican.
Romans 11:25
I would not that this secret should be hid from you my brethren, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits: that partly blindness is happened in Israel, until the fullness of the gentiles be come in.
Romans 12:6-8
Seeing that we have divers gifts according to the grace that is given unto us: if any man have the gift of prophecy, let him have it that it be agreeing unto the faith;
Romans 12:16
Be of like affection one towards another. Be not high minded, but make yourselves equal to them of the lower sort. Be not wise in your own opinions.
Romans 15:15-16
Nevertheless, brethren, I have somewhat boldly written unto you, as one that putteth you in remembrance, through the grace that is given me of God
1 Corinthians 4:7-8
For who preferreth thee? What hast thou, that thou hast not received? If thou have received it: why boastest thou as though thou hadst not received it?
1 Corinthians 7:17
But even as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every person, so let him walk: and so ordain I in all congregations.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
The gifts of the spirit are given to every man to profit the congregation.
2 Corinthians 12:7
And lest I should be exalted out of measure through the abundance of revelations, there was given unto me of God unquietness of the flesh: the messenger of Satan to buffet me, because I should not be exalted out of measure.
2 Corinthians 12:13
For what is it wherein ye were inferiors unto other congregations? Except it be therein that I was not grievous unto you. Forgive me this wrong done unto you.
Galatians 2:8-9
For he that was mighty in Peter in the apostleship over the circumcision, the same was mighty in me among the gentiles -
Galatians 6:3
If any man seem to himself that he is somewhat, when indeed he is nothing, the same deceiveth himself in his imagination.
Ephesians 3:2
If ye have heard of the ministration of the grace of God which is given me to you ward -
Ephesians 3:4
whereby, when ye read ye may know mine understanding in the mystery of Christ,
Ephesians 3:7-8
whereof I am made a minister, by the gift of the grace of God given unto me, through the working of his power.
Ephesians 4:7-13
Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Ephesians 4:16
in whom all the body is coupled and knit together, in every joint, wherewith one ministereth to another - according to the operation as every part hath his measure - and increaseth the body, unto the edifying of itself in love.
Philippians 2:3-8
that nothing be done through strife or vain glory, but that in meekness of mind every man esteem others better than himself,
Colossians 1:29
Wherein I also labour and strive, even as far forth as his working worketh in me mightily.
Colossians 2:13
And ye which were dead in sin through the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened with him and hath forgiven us all our trespasses
1 Timothy 1:14
Neverthelater, the grace of our Lord was more abundant, with faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 2:9
Likewise also the women, that they array themselves in comely apparel with shamefastness, and discreet behavior, not with broided hair, other gold, or pearls, or costly array:
1 Timothy 2:15
Notwithstanding, through bearing of children they shall be saved, so they continue in faith, love, and holiness with discretion.
Titus 2:2
That the elder men be sober, honest, discreet, sound in the faith, in love and in patience.
Titus 2:4
to make the young women soberminded, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Titus 2:6
Young men likewise exhort that they be sober minded.
Titus 2:12
and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world,
James 4:6
but giveth more grace?
1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore, gird up the loins of your minds, be sober, and trust perfectly on the grace that is brought unto you by the declaring of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is at hand. Be ye therefore discreet, and sober, that ye may be apt to prayers.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger submit yourselves unto the elder. Submit yourselves every man, one to another. Knit yourselves together in lowliness of mind. For God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, and watch. For your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
3 John 1:9
I wrote unto the congregation: but Diotrephes which loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not,
Proverbs 16:18-19
Pride goeth before destruction; and after a proud stomach there followeth a fall.
Proverbs 25:27
Like as it is not good to eat too much honey; even so, he that will search out high things, it shall be too heavy for him.
Proverbs 26:12
If thou seest a man that is wise in his own conceit, there is more hope in a fool than in him.
Ecclesiastes 7:16
Therefore be thou neither too righteous nor over wise, that thou perish not: