39 Bible Verses about Being Different

For, just as in the human body there is a union of many parts, and each part has its own function,

So we, by our union in Christ, many though we are, form but one body, and individually we are related one to another as its parts.

For just as the human body is one whole, and yet has many parts, and all its parts, many though they are, form but one body, so it is with the Christ;

Or rather that both you and I may find encouragement in each other's faith.

Indeed, there must be actual parties among you, for so only will the men of real worth become known.

My point is this--As long as the heir is under age, there is no difference between him and a slave, though he is master of the whole estate.

Ways of serving differ, yet the Master is the same;

I have other sheep besides, which do not belong to this fold; I must lead them also, and they will listen to my voice; and they shall become one flock under 'one Shepherd.'

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;

There is a beauty of the sun, and a beauty of the moon, and a beauty of the stars; for even star differs from star in beauty.

Gifts differ, but the Spirit is the same;

There are heavenly bodies, and earthly bodies; but the beauty of the heavenly bodies is not the beauty of the earthly.

For, if some new-comer is proclaiming a Jesus other than him whom we proclaimed, or if you are receiving a Spirit different from the Spirit which you received, or a Good News different from that which you welcomed, then you are marvelously tolerant!

Results differ, yet the God who brings about every result is in every case the same.

All forms of life are not the same; there is one for men, another for beasts, another for birds, and another for fishes.

Do not love the world or what the world can offer. When any one loves the world, there is no love for the Father in him;

Let all of us, then, whose faith is mature, think thus. Then, if on any matter you think otherwise, God will make that also plain to you.

Even with inanimate things, such as a flute or a harp, though they produce sounds, yet unless the notes are quite distinct, how can the tune played on the flute or the harp be recognized?

And you are deferential to the man who is wearing grand clothes, and say--"There is a good seat for you here," but to the poor man--"You must stand; or sit down there by my footstool,"

But throughout my body I see a different law, one which is in conflict with the law accepted by my reason, and which endeavors to make me a prisoner to that law of Sin which exists throughout my body.

I entreat you to make my happiness complete--Live together animated by the same spirit and in mutual love, one in heart, animated by one Spirit.

Though the divine nature was his from the beginning, yet he did not look upon equality with God as above all things to be clung to,

You, then, must become perfect--as your heavenly Father is perfect.

For no distinction is made between the Jew and the Greek, for all have the same Lord, and he is bountiful to all who invoke him.

For, if you show kindness only to those who show kindness to you, what thanks will be due to you? Even the outcast do that!

My children, do not let our love be mere words, or end in talk; let it be true and show itself in acts.

Together you are the Body of Christ, and individually its parts.

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?

In the Beginning the Word was; and the Word was with God; and the Word was God.

But in fact, although it has many parts, there is only one body.

Therefore "Come out from among the nations, and separate yourselves from them," says the Lord, "and touch nothing impure; And I will welcome you;

This, however, I do acknowledge to you, that it is as a believer in the Cause which they call heretical, that I worship the God of my ancestors. At the same time, I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the prophets;

For, if we were "beside ourselves," it was in God's service! If we are not in our senses, it is in yours!

But do you, dear friends, build up your characters on the foundation of your most holy Faith, pray under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,

If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own. Because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world--that is why the world hates you.

But among you it is not so. No, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

Faith is the realization of things hoped for--the proof of things not seen.

But I could wish to be with you now and speak in a different tone, for I am perplexed about you.

Among you it is not so.