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Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. <a href="/esv/romans/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> For by the grace given to me I say to everyone 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 that God has assigned. <a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. <a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For through the grace having been given to me, I say to everyone being among you, not to be high-minded above what it behooves you to think, but to think so as to be sober-minded, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. <a href="/kjv/romans/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/romans/12.htm">New King James Version</a> For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. <a href="/nasb_/romans/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/romans/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/romans/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For through the grace given to me I say to every man 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. <a href="/lsb/romans/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For through the grace given to me I say to each one among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound thinking, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. <a href="/amp/romans/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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]. <a href="/csb/romans/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/romans/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/asv/romans/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith. <a href="/cev/romans/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I realize God has treated me with undeserved grace, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you. <a href="/erv/romans/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith. <a href="/gwt/romans/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Because of the kindness that God has shown me, I ask you not to think of yourselves more highly than you should. Instead, your thoughts should lead you to use good judgment based on what God has given each of you as believers. <a href="/gnt/romans/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> And because of God's gracious gift to me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you should. Instead, be modest in your thinking, and judge yourself according to the amount of faith that God has given you. <a href="/isv/romans/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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 href="/msb/romans/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. <a href="/net/romans/12.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/romans/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For I say, through the grace that was given me, to everyone among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. <a href="/wbt/romans/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/romans/12.htm">World English Bible</a> For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think above what it ought to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God dealt a measure of faith, <a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For through the grace having been given to me, I say to everyone being among you, not to be high-minded above what it behooves you to think, but to think so as to be sober-minded, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. <a href="/ylt/romans/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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, <a href="/slt/romans/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For I say, by the grace that is given me, to all that are among you, not to be more wise than it behoveth to be wise, but to be wise unto sobriety, and according as God hath divided to every one the measure of faith. <a href="/cpdv/romans/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For I say, through the grace that has been given to me, to all who are among you: Taste no more than it is necessary to taste, but taste unto sobriety and just as God has distributed a share of the faith to each one. <a href="/nabre/romans/12.htm">New American Bible</a> For by the grace given to me I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than one ought to think, but to think soberly, each according to the measure of faith that God has apportioned. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For I say, through the grace which is given to me, to all of you, not to think of yourselves beyond what you ought to think; but to think soberly, every man according to the measure of faith which God has distributed to him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I say to all of you by the grace that is given to me, that you should not have self-esteem beyond what is necessary to have self-esteem, but you should have self-esteem and modesty as God distributes faith to every person by a measure.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/godbey/romans/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/haweis/romans/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/mace/romans/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/romans/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worsley/romans/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/romans/12-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3029" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Living Sacrifices</a> …2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 3<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charitos (N-GFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dotheisēs (V-APP-GFS) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">given</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I say</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">to every one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: onti (V-PPA-DMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></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.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you:</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5252.htm" title="5252: hyperphronein (V-PNA) -- To have high notions, be over-proud. From huper and phroneo; to esteem oneself overmuch, i.e. Be vain or arrogant.">Do not think of yourself</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: par’ (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">more highly</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">than you ought,</a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phronein (V-PNA) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. "></a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phronein (V-PNA) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">think of yourself</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4993.htm" title="4993: sōphronein (V-PNA) -- To be of sound mind, be sober-minded, exercise self-control. From sophron; to be of sound mind, i.e. Sane, moderate.">sober judgment,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">according to</a> <a href="/greek/3358.htm" title="3358: metron (N-ANS) -- An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion.">the measure</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">of faith</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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3307.htm" title="3307: emerisen (V-AIA-3S) -- From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ.">has given</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastō (Adj-DMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">you.</a> 4Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7-11</a> Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. / To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ... <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Ephesians 4:7</a> Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a> For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. <a href="/galatians/6-3.htm">Galatians 6:3</a> If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a> The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. ... <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5-7</a> What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">2 Corinthians 10:13</a> We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-6</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18</a> But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">1 Corinthians 12:11</a> All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines. <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Proverbs 25:27</a> It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For I say, through the grace given to 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.I say.<a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; … <a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a> By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:<a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15,16</a> Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, … not to.<a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20,25</a> Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: … <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18,19</a> Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall… <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Proverbs 25:27</a> It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.soberly.<a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9,15</a> In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; … <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Titus 2:2,4,6,12</a> That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience… <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a> Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;according.<a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6</a> Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;<a href="/john/3-34.htm">John 3:34</a> For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a> For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/acts/5-8.htm">Amount</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-17.htm">Apportioned</a> <a href="/romans/9-21.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Cultivate</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/romans/11-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/romans/5-19.htm">Individual</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/7-13.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Reasonably</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Soberly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-15.htm">Sobriety</a> <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Think</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Unduly</a> <a href="/romans/4-14.htm">Value</a> <a href="/acts/20-31.htm">Warn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Amount</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">Apportioned</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Cultivate</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Individual</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Reasonably</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Soberly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">Sobriety</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Think</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Unduly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">Value</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-14.htm">Warn</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 12</div>1. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.</a> 3. <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">No man must think too well of himself;</a> 6. <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed.</a> 9. <a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Love, and many other duties are required of us.</a> 19. <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Revenge is especially forbidden.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For by the grace given me Paul begins by acknowledging the grace bestowed upon him, which refers to his apostolic authority and the spiritual gifts he has received. This grace is a divine enablement for his ministry, emphasizing that his message is not from personal merit but from God's favor. This aligns with <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7-8</a>, where Paul speaks of the grace given to him to preach to the Gentiles. The concept of grace is central to Paul's theology, highlighting God's unmerited favor and empowerment for service.I say to every one of you: Paul addresses all believers in the Roman church, indicating the universal applicability of his message. This inclusivity reflects the nature of the church as a body of diverse members, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where Paul discusses the unity and diversity of the body of Christ. The Roman church was composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers, and Paul's message transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries.Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, Paul warns against pride and self-exaltation, a common human tendency. This admonition is rooted in the biblical principle of humility, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, which warns that pride precedes destruction. In the cultural context of Rome, where social status and honor were highly valued, this teaching challenges believers to adopt a countercultural mindset. Jesus exemplified humility, as described in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>, where He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death on a cross.but think of yourself with sober judgment, Paul calls for a balanced and realistic self-assessment. The term "sober judgment" implies clarity and self-control, avoiding both pride and false humility. This aligns with <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a>, which encourages believers to humble themselves under God's mighty hand. The Greek word for "sober" (sōphroneō) suggests soundness of mind, emphasizing the importance of a clear and accurate understanding of one's identity in Christ.according to the measure of faith God has given you. Paul introduces the concept of a "measure of faith," which suggests that God apportions faith to each believer for their specific role and function within the body of Christ. This is consistent with <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7-11</a>, where spiritual gifts are distributed by the Holy Spirit for the common good. The "measure of faith" implies that believers should operate within the sphere of faith God has granted them, recognizing their dependence on Him for their abilities and service. This measure is not a comparison with others but a personal endowment for fulfilling God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Romans, Paul is writing to the Christian community in Rome. He is a key figure in the early church and a primary theologian of Christian doctrine. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group, including both Jewish and Gentile believers, living in the capital of the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/g/grace.htm">Grace</a> A central theme in Paul's writings, grace refers to the unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity, which empowers believers to live according to His will. 4. <a href="/topical/f/faith.htm">Faith</a> In this context, faith is the trust and belief in God that is given to each believer in varying measures, enabling them to fulfill their role in the body of Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sober_judgment.htm">Sober Judgment</a> This term refers to a balanced and realistic self-assessment, free from pride or false humility, which is essential for harmonious community life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_self-assessment.htm">Humility in Self-Assessment</a> Recognize the importance of humility in evaluating oneself. Avoid pride and arrogance, understanding that all abilities and gifts are from God. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_grace_and_faith.htm">Understanding Grace and Faith</a> Acknowledge that both grace and faith are gifts from God. They are not earned but given, and they empower us to serve in the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/b/balanced_self-view.htm">Balanced Self-View</a> Cultivate a balanced view of oneself, neither overestimating nor underestimating your abilities. This balance is crucial for effective service and unity in the church. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a> Embrace the diversity of gifts and roles within the church. Each member's contribution is vital, and unity is achieved through mutual respect and appreciation. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Depend on God for the measure of faith and grace needed for your role. Trust in His provision and guidance in your spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 12</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_emotional_intelligence.htm">What defines emotional intelligence?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_self-belief.htm">What does the Bible say about self-belief?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_faith_measured.htm">How is faith measured?</a> <a href="/q/what's_mount_hermon's_biblical_role.htm">What defines having a sound mind?</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>(3) Having thus stated the broad principle which is to govern the conduct of the Christian, the Apostle now goes on to apply it to certain details, and, first, his object is to secure that temper in the members of the Roman Church which will best enable them to act with union and efficiency.Through the grace given unto me--i.e., in virtue of his apostolic authority.To every man that is among you.--A rather more pointed expression than simply "to you all," "to each one of you severally and individually."Not to think of himself . . .--There is a play upon words in this phrase, and those which follow, which is not preserved, and can hardly be preserved, in the English. "Not to be high-minded beyond that which he ought to be minded, but to be minded unto sober-mindedness." Our words, "to be minded," "high-minded," &c., very nearly express the sense of the Greek, which is to have the thoughts and feelings habitually turned in a certain direction. This is brought out with emphatic repetition in the phrase "to be minded unto the being sober-minded," i.e., to keep sobriety of mind constantly in view as the object or ideal towards which all the thoughts and feelings converge.According as God hath dealt to every man.--The standard of action which each Christian ought to propose to himself should be in proportion to the amount of his faith as given to him by God. He who has the strongest faith may assume the highest standard, and offer himself for the highest offices, and so on down the scale. It is, however, essential that the estimate which each man puts upon the strength of his own faith, should be thoroughly single-minded and sincere, nor biased by self-love. The Apostle assumes that this will be the case.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - For I say, through the grace given unto me (the grace of apostleship to the Gentiles (cf. <a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a>; <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15</a>). He is about to warn against either neglecting or exceeding the special graces given to each person; and he may, perhaps, mean to imply here that he himself, in giving these admonitions, is exercising, without exceeding, his own special grace) to every man that is among you (this is emphatic. The pretensions to superiority of some at Corinth who possessed more showy gifts than others had shown how the admonition might need to be pressed on all; and in a community like that of the Romans there might well be a special tendency to assumption on the part of some), not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly (rather, as in the Revised Version so to think as to think soberly, or, more literally, to be minded so as to be sober-minded), according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Why of faith? One might have expected the expression to be, "of grace," as in ver. 6, "according to the grace that is given to us;" or as in <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Ephesians 4:7</a>, "according to the measure [μέτρον, as here] of the gift of Christ." It seems to be because by faith we become receptive of the grace given to each of us. Hence the faith assigned by God to each is regarded as "the regulative standard; the subjective condition" (Meyer)of the several gifts or graces. Cf. also <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">1 Corinthians 13:2</a>, where miraculous powers are spoken of as dependent on the amount of faith. Tholuck explains thus: "Faith in an unseen Christ brings man into connection with a world unseen, in which he moves without distinctly apprehending it; and in proportion as he learns to look with faith to that world, the more is the measure of his spiritual powers elevated." <a href="/commentaries/romans/12-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. grace χάριτος (charitos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. given δοθείσης (dotheisēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. I say Λέγω (Legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to every one παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. of ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you: ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Do not think of yourself ὑπερφρονεῖν (hyperphronein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5252.htm">Strong's 5252: </a> To have high notions, be over-proud. From huper and phroneo; to esteem oneself overmuch, i.e. Be vain or arrogant. more highly παρ’ (par’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. than you ought, δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. think of yourself φρονεῖν (phronein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5426.htm">Strong's 5426: </a> (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. with εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. sober judgment, σωφρονεῖν (sōphronein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4993.htm">Strong's 4993: </a> To be of sound mind, be sober-minded, exercise self-control. From sophron; to be of sound mind, i.e. Sane, moderate. according to ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [the] measure μέτρον (metron) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3358.htm">Strong's 3358: </a> An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. of faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has given ἐμέρισεν (emerisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3307.htm">Strong's 3307: </a> From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. [you]. ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. 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