Romans 12:3

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Romans 12:3

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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.

New American Standard Bible

For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.

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 given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Humility » Encouraged

Pride » Forbidden

Pride/arrogance » Not being arrogant

Sobriety » Being sober

Sobriety » We should estimate our character and talents with

Thoughts » Wise » Wise

Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts

Topics

The Grace Given To Men

Elect

Self Worth

Self Esteem

Believing In Yourself

Confidence And Self Esteem

Self Image

efficiency

measurement

God As The Source Of Faith

Interlinear

English(KJV)

Strong's

Root Form

Definition

Usage

For

G1063

γάρ
Gar

for, , not tr

Usage: 825

I say

G3004

λέγω
Lego

say, speak, call, tell,

Usage: 1045

through

G1223

διά
Dia

by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,

Usage: 527

the grace

G5485

χάρις
Charis

grace, favour, thanks, thank, thank Trans, pleasure,

Usage: 151

given

G1325

δίδωμι
Didomi

give, grant, put, show, deliver, make,

Usage: 254

unto me

G3427

μοί
Moi

me, my, I, mine

Usage: 152

to every man

G3956
G1538

πᾶς
Pas
ἕκαστος
hekastos

all, all things, every, all men, whosoever, everyone, whole, all manner of, every man, no Trans, every thing, any, whatsoever, whosoever 9 , always , daily , any thing, no , not tr,
every man, every one, every,

Usage: 704
Usage: 73

that is

G5607

ὤν οὖσα ὄν
On

being, when ... was, which is, that is, not tr,

Usage: 128

among

G1722

ἐν
En

in, by, with, among, at, on, through,

Usage: 2128

you

G5213

ὑμῖν
Humin

you, ye, your, not tr,

Usage: 293

not

G3361

μή
me

not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,

Usage: 493

to think

G5252
G5426
G5426

ὑπερφρονεώ
Huperphroneo
φρονέω
Phroneo
φρονέω
Phroneo

think more highly
think, regard, mind, be minded, savour, be of the same mind Trans, be like minded ,
think, regard, mind, be minded, savour, be of the same mind Trans, be like minded ,

Usage: 1
Usage: 27
Usage: 27

of himself more highly

G5252

ὑπερφρονεώ
Huperphroneo

think more highly

Usage: 1

than

G3844

παρά
Para

of, with, from, by ... side, at, than,

Usage: 145

he ought

G1163

δεῖ
Dei

must, ought, must needs, should, , vr ought

Usage: 72

but

G235

ἀλλά
Alla

but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,

Usage: 461

soberly

G4993

σωφρονέω
Sophroneo

be in right mind, be sober, be sober minded, soberly

Usage: 6

according as

G5613

ὡς
Hos

as, when, how, as it were, about,

Usage: 417

God

G2316

θεός
theos

God, god, godly, God-ward ,

Usage: 1151

hath dealt

G3307

μερίζω
merizo

divide, distribute, deal, be difference between, give part

Usage: 8

the measure

G3358

μέτρον
metron

measure

Usage: 8

Devotionals

Devotionals containing Romans 12:3

Prayer Changes Things

References

Easton

Humility

Hastings

Corinthians, First Epistle to The

Peter, First Epistle of

Holy Spirit

Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:3

Images Romans 12:3

Prayers for Romans 12:3

Praying through Romans 12:3

Verse Info

Bible Rank: 453
Romans Rank: 33
24 Topics
9 Themes
45 Cross References
1 Reading
Interlinear
1 Devotional
2 Phrases
1 Name
4 References
1 Prayers

Context Readings

A Variety Of Gifts In The Body Of Christ

² Do not conform to the fashion of this world; but be transformed by the complete change that has come over your minds, so that you may discern what God's will is--all that is good, acceptable, and perfect. ³ 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. ⁴ For, just as in the human body there is a union of many parts, and each part has its own function,

Phrases

Measure of Faith

Spiritual Gifts

Names

No

Cross References

Romans 1:5

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.

Romans 11:20

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.

John 3:34

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

1 Corinthians 3:10

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;

1 Corinthians 15:10

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.

1 Peter 4:11

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.

Matthew 18:1-4

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

Luke 18:11

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.

Romans 11:25

Brothers, for fear that you should think too highly of yourselves, I want you to recognize the truth, hitherto hidden, that the callousness which has come over Israel is only partial, and will continue only till the whole Gentile world has been gathered in.