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If you are a teacher, teach well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />or service, in the service; or teaching, in the teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Or ministry, <i>let us wait</i> on <i>our</i> ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />or ministry, <i>let us use it</i> in <i>our</i> ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />if service, in the <i>act of</i> serving; or the one who teaches, in the <i>act of</i> teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />or service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />if service, in the act of serving; or he who teaches, in the act of teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />if service, use it in service; if teaching, in teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />if service, in service; if teaching, in teaching; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If we can serve others, we should serve. If we can teach, we should teach. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If your gift is serving, then devote yourself to serving. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />if it is to serve, we should serve; if it is to teach, we should teach; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />If your gift is serving, devote yourself to serving others. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />if service, in the service; if teaching, in the teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />if it is the gift of administration, let the administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />or ministry, in the ministry; or he who is teaching, in the teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />or service, in the service; or teaching, in the teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> or ministration -- 'In the ministration!' or he who is teaching -- 'In the teaching!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Whether service, in service: whether he teaching, in instruction;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Or ministry, in ministering; or he that teacheth, in doctrine; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />or ministry, in ministering; or he who teaches, in doctrine;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Some have the gift of ministration, in his ministry; and some of teaching, in his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And one has ministry in his service, and one has that of a teacher in his instruction.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />or, if we have a ministry, let us be active in our ministry; if any one teaches, let him attend to his teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />or ministry, it is in the ministry; or he that teacheth, in teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />or if the deacon?s office, be active in the service; or he that teacheth, in teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />if it be the ministry, let him attend on that ministry; and he that teacheth, on teaching; he that exhorteth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />if it is the gift of administration, let the administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />or ministry, <i>let us labor</i> in the ministry; or he that teaches, in teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />or ministry, <i>let us attend</i> to the ministry: or he that teacheth, on teaching: or he that exhorteth, on exhortation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/12-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3069" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Living Sacrifices</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1535.htm" title="1535: eite (Conj) -- And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.">if it is</a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonian (N-AFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">serving,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonia (N-DFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">let him serve;</a> <a href="/greek/1535.htm" title="1535: eite (Conj) -- And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.">if it is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: didaskōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">teaching,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1319.htm" title="1319: didaskalia (N-DFS) -- Instruction, teaching. From didaskalos; instruction.">let him teach;</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a></span><br />There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a></span><br />And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a></span><br />For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">1 Corinthians 12:5</a></span><br />There are different ministries, but the same Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a></span><br />Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18</a></span><br />But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-29.htm">1 Corinthians 12:29-30</a></span><br />Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? / Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-1.htm">Exodus 31:1-6</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a></span><br />Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Numbers 11:16-17</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. / And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Numbers 11:25</a></span><br />Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a></span><br />Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teaches, on teaching;</p><p class="hdg">ministry.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/21-8.htm">Isaiah 21:8</a></b></br> And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17-21</a></b></br> Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7-9</a></b></br> So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me… </p><p class="hdg">or he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Deuteronomy 33:10</a></b></br> They shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they shall put incense before thee, and whole burnt sacrifice upon thine altar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">1 Samuel 12:23</a></b></br> Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">Psalm 34:11</a></b></br> Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/2-49.htm">Administration</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Administrator</a> <a href="/acts/21-18.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm">Deacon</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Occupy</a> <a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Position</a> <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Power</a> <a href="/romans/9-12.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Service</a> <a href="/romans/7-25.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/romans/2-21.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Teaches</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Teacheth</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Use</a> <a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Wait</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">Administration</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Administrator</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm">Deacon</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-9.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Occupy</a> <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Position</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Service</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-7.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-13.htm">Teaches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-13.htm">Teacheth</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Use</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">Wait</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">No man must think too well of himself;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Love, and many other duties are required of us.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Revenge is especially forbidden.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Greek word for "serving" is "diakonia," which can refer to a variety of service roles within the church, including practical assistance and ministry. This aligns with the early church's structure, where deacons were appointed to manage the distribution of resources (<a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a>). The call to serve is a reflection of Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). Serving is an act of humility and obedience, echoing the servanthood of Christ, who washed the disciples' feet (<a href="/john/13.htm">John 13:1-17</a>). This phrase encourages believers to actively engage in service, recognizing it as a vital expression of faith and love within the body of Christ.<p><b>if it is teaching, let him teach;</b><br>Teaching is a critical function within the church, responsible for the dissemination and explanation of biblical doctrine. The Greek term "didaskalia" refers to instruction and is a gift that requires both knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively. In the early church, teachers played a crucial role in grounding believers in the truth of the Gospel and protecting them from false teachings (<a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-14</a>). The Apostle Paul himself was a teacher, as seen in his missionary journeys and epistles, where he expounded on the mysteries of the faith (<a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a>). Teaching is not only about imparting knowledge but also about guiding others in spiritual growth and maturity. This phrase underscores the responsibility of those gifted in teaching to diligently and faithfully instruct others, following the example of Christ, the ultimate Teacher (<a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a></b><br>The context in which this letter was written, characterized by the spread of Christianity and the establishment of church communities.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_gifts.htm">Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Romans 12</a> discusses the various gifts given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the edification of the church.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/service_and_teaching.htm">Service and Teaching</a></b><br>Specific gifts mentioned in this verse, highlighting roles within the church community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_spiritual_gifts.htm">Understanding Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>Recognize that spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of serving the church and glorifying God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_service.htm">The Role of Service</a></b><br>Emphasize the importance of serving others within the church community, as an expression of love and obedience to Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_teaching.htm">The Gift of Teaching</a></b><br>Highlight the responsibility and privilege of teaching God's Word, ensuring that it is done with accuracy and humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>Appreciate the diversity of gifts within the church and how each member contributes to the overall health and mission of the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>Encourage believers to faithfully use their gifts, whether in serving or teaching, for the edification of the church and the advancement of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_my_spiritual_gifts.htm">What are my spiritual gifts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_teaching_a_valuable_gift.htm">What makes teaching a valuable and rewarding gift?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_types_of_spiritual_gifts.htm">What are the different types of spiritual gifts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_gift_of_helps.htm">What is the Gift of Helps?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Ministry.</span>--The word used is the technical term for the discharge of the office of deacon. The institution of this office is described in <a href="/context/acts/6-1.htm" title="And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.">Acts 6:1-5</a>. Its object was to provide for the practical business as opposed to the spiritual ministrations of the Church. It included more especially the distribution of alms and the care of the poor, the sick, widows, etc. The functions of the diaconate are called "serving tables" (<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> in the literal sense, "providing food" for those who needed it) in <a href="/context/acts/6-2.htm" title="Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.">Acts 6:2-3</a>, and "helps" in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm" title="And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.">1Corinthians 12:28</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Let us wait on . . .</span>--These words are supplied in the English, "Let us be absorbed in, devoted to, our ministering."<p><span class= "bld">He that teacheth.</span>--Comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm" title="And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.">1Corinthians 12:28</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm" title="And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;">Ephesians 4:11</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm" title="Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.">1Timothy 5:17</a>. It would seem from the first of these passages ("thirdly teachers") that teaching was considered as a special office, though not, perhaps, confined to special persons. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/12-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[if it is]</span><br /><span class="grk">εἴτε</span> <span class="translit">(eite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> </span><span class="str2">And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">serving,</span><br /><span class="grk">διακονίαν</span> <span class="translit">(diakonian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> </span><span class="str2">Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let him serve;</span><br /><span class="grk">διακονίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(diakonia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> </span><span class="str2">Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[if it is]</span><br /><span class="grk">εἴτε</span> <span class="translit">(eite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> </span><span class="str2">And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">teaching,</span><br /><span class="grk">διδάσκων</span> <span class="translit">(didaskōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> </span><span class="str2">To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let him teach;</span><br /><span class="grk">διδασκαλίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(didaskalia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1319.htm">Strong's 1319: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instruction, teaching. 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