Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
And we [all] have different gifts, in harmony with the unearned favor [God has] shown us. If our gift is the ability to prophesy [i.e., to speak for God], we should make use of this gift in harmony with the amount of faith we have.
New American Standard Bible
Since we have gifts that
King James Version
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Holman Bible
According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts:
use it according to the standard of one’s
International Standard Version
We have different gifts based on the grace that was given to us. So if your gift is prophecy, use your gift in proportion to your faith.
A Conservative Version
And having different gifts according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
American Standard Version
And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
Amplified
Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them accordingly: if [someone has the gift of] prophecy, [let him speak a new message from God to His people] in proportion to the faith possessed;
Anderson New Testament
Since, then, we have gifts which differ according to the grace that is given to us, whether we have the gift of prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
Bible in Basic English
And having different qualities by reason of the grace given to us, such as the quality of a prophet, let it be made use of in relation to the measure of our faith;
Common New Testament
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
Daniel Mace New Testament
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.
Darby Translation
But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether it be prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Godbey New Testament
But having gifts differing according to the grace given unto us, whether prophecy, it is according to the analogy of faith;
Goodspeed New Testament
We have gifts that differ with the favor that God has shown us, whether it is that of preaching, differing with the measure of our faith,
John Wesley New Testament
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:
Julia Smith Translation
And having gifts different according to the grace given us, whether prophecy, according to the due proportion of faith;
King James 2000
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Lexham Expanded Bible
but having different gifts according to the grace given to us: if [it is] prophecy, according to the proportion of [his] faith;
Modern King James verseion
Then having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
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;
Moffatt New Testament
Our talents differ with the grace that is given us; if the talent is that of prophecy, let us employ it in proportion to our faith;
Montgomery New Testament
But we have gifts differing according to the grace which was given to us. He that has the gift of prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his faith.
NET Bible
And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith.
New Heart English Bible
Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
Noyes New Testament
Having then gifts which dither according to the grace which hath been bestowed upon us, if we have prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
Sawyer New Testament
but having different gifts according to the grace given us, if prophecy [let us prophesy] according to the analogy of the faith,
The Emphasized Bible
Now, having gifts of favour, according to the favour given unto us, differing - whether prophesying, let us use it according to the proportion of our faith,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Having then different gifts according to the grace which is given unto us, if it be prophecy, speak according to the analogy of faith;
Twentieth Century New Testament
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;
Webster
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Weymouth New Testament
But since we have special gifts which differ in accordance with the diversified work graciously entrusted to us, if it is prophecy, let the prophet speak in exact proportion to his faith;
Williams New Testament
As we have gifts that differ in accordance with the favor God has shown us, if it is that of preaching, let it be done in proportion to our faith;
World English Bible
Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
Worrell New Testament
And, having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us; whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
Worsley New Testament
But having different gifts, according to the grace conferred upon us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith:
Youngs Literal Translation
And having gifts, different according to the grace that was given to us; whether prophecy -- 'According to the proportion of faith!'
Themes
Church » Is edified by the word
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Diversity of, to men
the Gifts of God » Are dispensed according to his will
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Variety Of Gifts In The Body Of Christ
5 In the same way, though we [Christians] are many, we are one [spiritual] body in [fellowship with] Christ, and each one of us is part of [all] the others. 6 And we [all] have different gifts, in harmony with the unearned favor [God has] shown us. If our gift is the ability to prophesy [i.e., to speak for God], we should make use of this gift in harmony with the amount of faith we have. 7 Or, if our gift is serving, we should devote ourselves to rendering service. Or, if our gift is teaching, we should devote ourselves to teaching.
Cross References
Acts 13:1
Now in the church at Antioch there were [these] prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon, called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, the foster-brother of Herod the Tetrarch [i.e., governor of Galilee], and Saul.
1 Corinthians 7:7
and 9:5].
1 Corinthians 13:2
And if I have the [spiritual] gift of prophecy, and can understand all [of God's] secret purposes, and have all knowledge; and if I have all [the supernatural] faith necessary to relocate mountains [See Matt. 17:20], but do not have love [for people], I am nothing.
1 Peter 4:10-11
As each of you has received a gift [from God], you should make use of it [in the body], so that you will be [good] caretakers of the many unearned ways that God favors you.
Romans 12:3
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.
Matthew 23:34
Therefore look, I am sending to you prophets, wise men and scholarly teachers. You will murder and crucify some of them; you will whip some of them in your synagogues and pursue them from town to town.
Luke 11:49
Therefore, the wisdom of God said, [Note: Is this a reference to Jesus? See I Cor. 1:30 and Matt. 23:34-36], 'I will send prophets and apostles to them [i.e., the Jewish people] and they will kill and persecute some of them,
Acts 2:17
God said that 'in the last days [of the Jewish nation?] I will pour out My Holy Spirit upon all people [i.e., both Jews and Gentiles], and your sons and daughters will speak out [in prophecies] and your young men will see [supernatural] visions, and your old men will have [supernatural] dreams.
Acts 11:27-28
During those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
Acts 15:32
And Judas and Silas, who also were prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many [other] words.
Acts 18:24-28
Now a certain Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria [Egypt] and an effective speaker, who was well-grounded in the [Old Testament] Scriptures, came to Ephesus.
Acts 21:9
This man had four virgin [i.e., unmarried] daughters, who were female prophets [i.e., they spoke by inspiration].
Romans 1:11
For I long to see you so that I can provide you with some spiritual gift [See I Cor. 12:1-11], for the purpose of strengthening you [in the faith].
1 Corinthians 1:5-7
For in [fellowship with] Him you people have been made [spiritually] rich in every way, through all [kinds of] speech and knowledge. [Note: This probably refers to the communication and comprehension of truth represented by the spiritual gifts of languages and revelation].
1 Corinthians 4:6-7
Now I have applied these things, brothers, to myself and to Apollos as an illustration for your benefit, so that you might learn to "follow the written message." [Note: This is thought to have been a common way of referring, in that day, to the importance of adhering to Old Testament Scripture]. So, none of you should be more proud of one [leader] than of another.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Now there are a variety of [spiritual] gifts, but [they are given by] the same Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
Now God has placed some [ministries] in the church [as follows]: First apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then [those able to perform] miracles, then gifts [enabling people] to perform [supernatural] healings, [those able] to help the needy, [wise] administrators, [and] those able to speak in different languages.
1 Corinthians 14:1
You should make loving [others] your aim, yet eagerly desire [to possess] spiritual gifts, and especially [the gift of] prophecy.
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
But the person who prophesies speaks [God's message] to people to build them up [spiritually], encourage them and comfort them.
1 Corinthians 14:24
But if everyone prophesies and someone comes [into the assembly] who is an outsider or an unbeliever, he will be convicted [of his sins] by everyone [i.e., who speaks the message in an intelligible language], and judged by everyone.
1 Corinthians 14:29
And [only] two or three prophets should speak [in one meeting], and [then] other people should determine the significance [of their messages].
1 Corinthians 14:31-32
For all of you [i.e., who have the gifts], can prophesy, one at a time, so that all of you may learn and be encouraged.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, [then] whatever a person has [to give] is acceptable, and not what he does not have.
Ephesians 3:5
which was not told to people of previous generations as it has now been revealed to His [i.e., Christ's] holy apostles and prophets by the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 4:11
And He gave some people [the gift of being] apostles; and some people prophets; and some people evangelists; and some people pastors [i.e., elders] and teachers,
Philippians 3:15
So, all of us who are mature [Christians] should think this way. And if you people think differently about anything, God will reveal that to you also.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Do not look down on prophetic messages.