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If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; <a href="/nlt/romans/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. <a href="/esv/romans/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; <a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And we are having different gifts according to the grace having been given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of the faith; <a href="/kjv/romans/12.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/romans/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; <a href="/nasb_/romans/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> However, since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them properly: if prophecy, in proportion to one’s faith; <a href="/nasb/romans/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; <a href="/nasb77/romans/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let each exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; <a href="/lsb/romans/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: whether prophecy, in agreement with the faith; <a href="/amp/romans/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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; <a href="/csb/romans/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts: If prophecy, use it according to the proportion of one’s faith; <a href="/hcsb/romans/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts: If prophecy, use it according to the standard of one&#8217s faith; <a href="/asv/romans/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/romans/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God has also given each of us different gifts to use. If we can prophesy, we should do it according to the amount of faith we have. <a href="/erv/romans/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/romans/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God in his kindness gave each of us different gifts. If your gift is speaking God's word, make sure what you say agrees with the Christian faith. <a href="/gnt/romans/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us. If our gift is to speak God's message, we should do it according to the faith that we have; <a href="/isv/romans/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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 href="/msb/romans/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/net/romans/12.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/romans/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And we have different gifts according to the grace that was given to us. If prophecy, according to the proportion of the faith; <a href="/wbt/romans/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/web/romans/12.htm">World English Bible</a> having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having gifts, different according to the grace that was given to us: whether prophecy, according to the proportion of faith; <a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And we are having different gifts according to the grace having been given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of the faith; <a href="/ylt/romans/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having gifts, different according to the grace that was given to us; whether prophecy -- 'According to the proportion of faith!' <a href="/slt/romans/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having gifts different according to the grace given us, whether prophecy, according to the due proportion of faith;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us, either prophecy, to be used according to the rule of faith; <a href="/cpdv/romans/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And we each have different gifts, according to the grace that has been given to us: whether prophecy, in agreement with the reasonableness of faith; <a href="/nabre/romans/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; <a href="/nrsvce/romans/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us; some have the gift of prophecy, according to the measure of faith, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But we have a variety of gifts, according to the grace that is given us; one has prophecy according to the measure of his faith,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/godbey/romans/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But having gifts differing according to the grace given unto us, whether prophecy, it is according to the analogy of faith; <a href="/haweis/romans/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Having then different gifts according to the grace which is given unto us, if it be prophecy, speak according to the analogy of faith; <a href="/mace/romans/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/worrell/romans/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/worsley/romans/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But having different gifts, according to the grace conferred upon us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith: <a href="/parallel/romans/12-6.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=3059" 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> …5so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. 6<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: Echontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">We have</a> <a href="/greek/1313.htm" title="1313: diaphora (Adj-ANP) -- Differing, different; hence: excellent. From diaphero; varying; also surpassing.">different</a> <a href="/greek/5486.htm" title="5486: charismata (N-ANP) -- From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.">gifts</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: dotheisan (V-APP-AFS) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">given</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> <a href="/greek/1535.htm" title="1535: eite (Conj) -- And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.">If one’s gift is</a> <a href="/greek/4394.htm" title="4394: prophēteian (N-AFS) -- Prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. From prophetes; prediction.">prophecy,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">let him use it</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/356.htm" title="356: analogian (N-AFS) -- Proportion, measure, analogy. From a compound of ana and logos; proportion.">in proportion</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.">to his</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith;</a> 7if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;…<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/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</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_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Ephesians 4:7-12</a> Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. / This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.” / What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth? ... <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28-31</a> 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. / 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? ... <a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">1 Corinthians 14:1-5</a> Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. / For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit. / But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18-20</a> But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design. / If they were all one part, where would the body be? / As it is, there are many parts, but one body. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-6.htm">1 Corinthians 12:6</a> There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a> Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. <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="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">1 Corinthians 7:7</a> I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-14.htm">1 Corinthians 12:14-17</a> For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. / If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. / And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/12-29.htm">1 Corinthians 12:29-30</a> 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? <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-13</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. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-21.htm">1 Corinthians 12:21-26</a> The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.” / On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, / and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;then.<a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;<a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">1 Corinthians 1:5-7</a> That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; … <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">1 Corinthians 4:6,7</a> And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another… differing according.<a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</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.whether.<a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34</a> Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:<a href="/luke/11-49.htm">Luke 11:49</a> Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:<a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17</a> And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:according to the proportion.<a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</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="/acts/18-24.htm">Acts 18:24-28</a> And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus… <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a> For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/romans/2-18.htm">Differ</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Different</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-23.htm">Differing</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Exact</a> <a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/11-35.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Prophecy</a> <a href="/acts/21-9.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/acts/21-9.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Proportion</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Qualities</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/3-1.htm">Special</a> <a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Use</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">Differ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">Different</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-13.htm">Differing</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Exact</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">Prophecy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-9.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-4.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-4.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Proportion</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">Qualities</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Special</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Use</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Work</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'; 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This phrase emphasizes the diversity of spiritual gifts among believers, rooted in the grace of God. The concept of spiritual gifts is introduced in several New Testament passages, notably in <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a> and <a href="/ephesians/4.htm">Ephesians 4</a>, where Paul discusses the variety of gifts and their purpose for the edification of the church. The term "grace" (Greek: charis) here signifies the unmerited favor of God, which is the source of these gifts. The diversity of gifts reflects the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, as each member contributes uniquely to the whole. This aligns with the Old Testament understanding of God equipping individuals for specific tasks, such as Bezalel and Oholiab in <a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-6</a>, who were filled with the Spirit of God to craft the tabernacle.If one’s gift is prophecy, Prophecy in the New Testament context involves speaking forth the word of God, often for edification, exhortation, and comfort (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">1 Corinthians 14:3</a>). It is not limited to foretelling future events but includes declaring God's truth to His people. The role of a prophet in the early church was significant, as seen in <a href="/acts/11-27.htm">Acts 11:27-28</a> with Agabus, who predicted a famine. Prophecy is a gift that requires discernment and alignment with Scripture, as false prophets were a concern in both the Old and New Testaments (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20-22, 1</a> <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>).let him use it in proportion to his faith; The exercise of the gift of prophecy, like all spiritual gifts, should be done in accordance with one's faith. This implies a measure of faith that corresponds to the responsibility and scope of the prophetic message. Faith here can be understood as trust in God and His revelation, as well as the confidence to speak His truth boldly. The phrase suggests a balance between the gift and the faith of the individual, ensuring that the gift is used appropriately and effectively. This principle of proportionate use is echoed in the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), where servants are entrusted with resources according to their ability.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> 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. 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 of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the capital of the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a> In the context of the early church, prophecy involved speaking forth God's truth, often with a focus on edification, exhortation, and comfort.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_gifts.htm">Diversity of Gifts</a> Recognize that God has given each believer unique gifts. This diversity is intentional and necessary for the functioning of the church. <a href="/topical/g/grace_as_the_source.htm">Grace as the Source</a> Understand that spiritual gifts are given by God's grace, not earned by human effort. This should lead to humility and gratitude. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_proportion.htm">Faith and Proportion</a> Use your gifts in accordance with the faith you have. This means being faithful and responsible with what God has entrusted to you. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_gifts.htm">Purpose of Gifts</a> Spiritual gifts are meant to edify the church and glorify God. They are not for personal gain or status. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation.htm">Active Participation</a> Every believer is called to actively use their gifts. The church thrives when each member contributes according to their God-given abilities.<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_makes_leadership_a_valuable_gift.htm">What makes leadership a valuable gift?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_types_of_spiritual_gifts.htm">What are the different types of spiritual gifts?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_being_a_christian.htm">What defines being a Christian?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_my_spiritual_gifts.htm">What are my spiritual gifts?</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>(6) Gifts differing according to the grace.--The English loses a point here. The word translated "gifts" means specially "gifts of grace," grace standing here for the operation of the Spirit. Different kinds of grace, with different forms of expression, are given to different individuals, and they are to be cherished and used accordingly.Prophecy.--The gift of prophecy is treated at length in 1 Corinthians 14. From the detailed description there given, we gather that it was a kind of powerful and inspired preaching which, unlike the gift of tongues, was strictly within the control of the person who possessed it. What precise relation this bore to the prediction of future events, mentioned in <a href="/context/acts/11-27.htm" title="And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.">Acts 11:27-28</a>; <a href="/context/acts/21-10.htm" title="And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.">Acts 21:10-11</a>, does not appear.According to the proportion of faith.--It seems best to take this, not as having reference to the objective rule of faith or doctrine, the due proportions of which are to be preserved, but rather of the active faculty of faith present in him who prophesies. It would then be very nearly equivalent to the condition above--"according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith." The prophet is to let his utterances be regulated strictly by the degree of faith of which he is conscious in himself. The inward inspiration and the outward deliverance must keep pace, and advance step by step together. Preaching in which this proportion is not observed is sure to become rhetorical and insincere.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 6-8. - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, according to the proportion of our faith; or ministry, in our ministry; or he that teacheth, in his teaching; or he that exhorteth, in his exhortation; he that giveth, in simplicity; he that ruleth, with (literally, in) diligence; he that showeth mercy, with (literally, in) cheerfulness. The elliptical form of the original has been retained in the above translation, without the words interposed for elucidation in the Authorized Version. There are two ways in which the construction of the passage might possibly be understood. (1) Taking ἔχοντες δὲ in ver. 6 as dependent on ἐσμεν in ver. 5, and κατὰ τὴν ἀναλογίαν τῆς πίστεως, not as hortatory, but as parallel to κατὰ τὴν χάριν τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν, and understanding in a like sense the clauses that follow. Thus the general meaning would be - we are all one body, etc., but having our several gifts, to be used in accordance with the purpose for which they are severally given. (2) As in the Authorized Version, which is decidedly preferable, hortation being evidently intended from the beginning of ver. 6. The drift is that the various members of the body having various gifts, each is to be content to exercise his own gift in the line of usefulness it fits him for, and to do so well. The references are not to distinct orders of ministry, in the Church, but rather to gifts and consequent capacities of all Christians. The gift of prophecy, which is mentioned first, being of especial value and importance (cf. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">1 Corinthians 14:1</a>, seq.), was the gift of inspired utterance, not of necessity in the way of prediction, but also, and especially, for "edification, and exhortation, and comfort" (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">1 Corinthians 14:3</a>), for "convincing," and for "making manifest the secrets of the heart" (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-24.htm">1 Corinthians 14:24, 25</a>). He that has this special gift is to use it "according to the proportion of his faith;" for the meaning of which expression see on μέτρον πίστεως above (ver. 3). According to the prophet's power of faith to be receptive of this special gift, and to apprehend it if granted to him, would be the intensity and truth of its manifestation. It would seem that prophets might be in danger of mistaking their own ideas for a true Divine revelation (cf. <a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Jeremiah 23:28</a>); and also that they might speak hastily and with a view to self-display (see <a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">1 Corinthians 14:29-33</a>), and that there was a further gift of διάκρισις πνευμάτων required for distinguishing between true and imagined inspiration (see <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">1 Corinthians 14:29</a>). Further, the spirits of the prophets were subject to the prophets (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32</a>); they were not carried away, as the heathen μάντις was supposed to be, by an irresistible Divine impulse; they retained their reason and consciousness, and were responsible for rightly estimating and faithfully rendering any revelation (ἀποκάλυψις, <a href="/1_corinthians/5.htm">1 Corinthians 5</a>:30) granted to them. Delusion, inconsiderate utterance, extravagance, as well as repression of any real inspiration may be meant to be forbidden in the phrase. (The view of τῆς πίστεως being meant objectively of the general Christian doctrine, from which the prophecy was not to deviate - whence the common use of the expression, analogia fidei - is precluded by the whole drift of the passage. It is not found in the Greek Fathers, having been apparently suggested first by Thomas Aquinas.) The gift of ministry (διακονία) must be understood in a general sense, and not as having exclusive reference to the order of deacons (<a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">1 Timothy 3:8</a>; <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1</a>), who were so called specifically because their office was one of διακονία. The words διακονεῖν διακονία διάκονος, though sometimes denoting any kind of ministry, even of the highest kind, were used and understood in a more specific sense with reference to subordinate ministrations, especially in temporal matters (cf. <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Acts 6:2</a>, "It is not reason that we should leave the Word of God, and serve tables (διακονεῖν τραπέζως)"). If any had a gift for any such kind of administrative work under others, they were to devote themselves to it, and be content if they could do it well. Teaching (διδασκαλία) may denote a gift for mere instruction in facts or doctrines, catechetical or otherwise, different from that of the inspired eloquence of prophecy. Exhortation (as παράκλησις, which bears also the sense of consolation, seems here to be rightly rendered) may be understood with reference to admonitory addresses, in the congregation or in private, less inspired and rousing than prophetic utterances. In <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Acts 13:15</a> the word παράκλησις denotes the exhortation which any person in the synagogue might be called upon by the rulers to address to the people after the reading (ἀνάγνωσιν) of the Law and the prophets; cf. <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a>, where Timothy is told to give attendance to reading (ἀνάγνωσιν), to exhortation (παράκλησιν), and to teaching (διδασκαλίαν). He that giveth (οὁ μεταδιδοὺς) points to the gift of liberality, to the endowment with which both means supplied by Providence and a spirit of generosity might contribute. The almsgivers of the Church had their special gift and function; and they must exercise them in simplicity (ἐν ἀπλότητι), which may perhaps mean singleness of heart, without partiality, or ostentation, or secondary aims. But in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">2 Corinthians 8:2</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11, 13</a>, the word seems to have the sense of liberality, and this may be the meaning here. "Uti Deus dat, Jac. 1:5" (Bengel). In the 'Shepherd of Hermas' (written, it is supposed, not later than the first half of the second century) ἁπλῶς is explained thus: Πᾶσιν ὑστερουμένοις δίδου ἁπλῶς μὴ διστάζων τίνι δῷς ἠ τίνι μὴ δῷς πᾶσι δίδου ('Hermae Pastor,' mandatum 2.). Possibly this gives the true original conception, from which that of general liberality would follow. [The idea that the almoners of the Church, rather than the almsgivers, are intended, viz. the deacons (<a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a>, seq.), is inconsistent with the general purport of the passage, as explained above. Besides, μεταδιδόναι means elsewhere to give up what is one's own, not to distribute the funds of others. Ὁ διαδιδούς might rather have been expected in the latter case (cf. <a href="/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35</a>).] He that ruleth (ὁ προιστάμενος) means, according to our view all along, any one in a leading position, with authority over others; and not, as some have thought, exclusively the presbyters. Such are not to presume on their position of superiority so as to relax in zealous attention to its duties. He that showeth mercy (ὁ ἐλεῶν) is one who is moved by the Spirit to devote himself especially to works of mercy, such as visiting the sick and succouring the distressed. Such a one is to allow no austerity or gloominess of demeanour to mar the sweetness of his charity. On the general subject of these gifts for various administrations (cf. <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a>, seq.; 14; <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11</a>, seq.) it is to be observed that in the apostolic period, though presbyters and deacons, under the general superintendence of the apostles, seem to have been appointed in all organized Churches for ordinary ministrations (<a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Acts 11:30</a>; <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a>; <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2</a>, seq.; 16:4; 20:17; 21:18; <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3</a>. l, 8; 5:17; <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a>), yet there were other spiritual agencies in activity, recognized as divinely empowered. The "prophets and teachers" at Antioch (<a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a>) who, moved by the Holy Ghost, separated and ordained Barnabas and Saul for apostolic ministry, do not appear to have been what we should now call the regular clergy of the place, but persons, whether in any definite office or not, divinely inspired with the gifts of προφητεία and διδασκαλία. In like manner, the appointment of Timothy to the office he was commissioned to fill, though he was formally ordained by the laying on of hands of St. Paul himself (<a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a>) and of the presbyters (<a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a>), appears to have been accompanied - perhaps sanctioned - by prophecy (<a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a>). Persons thus divinely inspired, or supposed to be so, appear, as time went on, to have visited the various Churches, claiming authority - some, it would seem, even the authority of apostles; the term "apostle" not being then confined exclusively to the original twelve; else Barnabas could not have been called one, as he is (<a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Acts 14:14</a>), or indeed even Paul himself. But such claims to inspiration were not always genuine; and against false prophets we find various warnings (cf. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3</a>, seq.; <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6</a>, seq.; Galatians 3:1; <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a>, seq.; 2 John 10 <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Revelation 2:2</a>). Still, these extraordinary agencies and ministrations, in addition to the ordinary ministry of the presbyters and deacons, were recognized as part of the Divine order for the edification of the Church as long as the special charismata of the apostolic age continued. Afterwards, as is well known, the episcopate, in the later sense of the word as denoting an order above the general presbytery, succeeded the apostolate, though how soon this system of Church government became universal is still a subject of controversy. It appears, however, from 'The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles' (Διδαχὴ τῶν Δώδεκα 'Αποστόλων), recently brought to light by Archbishop Bryennius (the date of which appears to have been towards the end of the first century or the beginning of the second), that the earlier and less regular system continued, in some regions at least (it does not follow that it was so everywhere), after the original apostles had passed away. For in this early and interesting document, while directions are given for the ordination (or election; the word is χειροτονήσατε, the same as in <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a>) of bishops and deacons in the several Churches, there is no allusion to an episcopate of a higher order above them, but marked mention of teachers, apostles, and prophets (especially the last two, apostles being also spoken of as prophets), who appear to have been itinerant, visiting the various Churches from time to time, and claiming authority as "speaking in the Spirit." To these prophets great deference is to be paid; they are to be maintained during their sojourn; they are to be allowed to celebrate the Eucharist in such words as they will (cf. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm">1 Corinthians 14:16</a>); while speaking in the Spirit they are not to be tried or proved (οὐδὲ διακρινεῖτε; cf. δια κρίσεις πνευμάτων, <a href="/1_corinthians/14-10.htm">1 Corinthians 14:10</a>; and οἱ ἄλλοι διακρινέτωσαν, Romans 14:29), lest risk be run of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. Still, among these itinerants there might often be false prophets (ψευδοπροφήται; cf. <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a>; <a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11, 24</a>; <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a> <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a>), and the Churches are to exercise judgment in testing them. If they taught anything contrary to the received doctrine; if they remained for the sake of maintenance without working for more than two days; if they asked in the Spirit for worldly goods for themselves; if their manner of life was not what it should be; - they were false prophets, and to be rejected, Similarly, in the 'Shepherd of Hermas' (apparently a document of the first half of the second century, and in some parts corresponding closely with the Teaching, from which such parts may have been derived) like directions are given for distinguishing between true and false prophets, between those who had τὸ Πνεῦ,α τὸ Θεῖον and those whose πνεῦμα was ἐπίγειον (mandatum 11.). And even in the 'Apostolical Constitutions' (a compilation supposed to date from the middle of the third to the middle of the fourth century) there is a passage corresponding to what is said in the Teaching about distinguishing between true and false prophets or teachers who might visit Churches (Romans 7:28). The Teaching seems to denote a state of things, after the apostolic period, in which the special charismata of that period were believed to be still in activity, though with growing doubts as to their genuineness in all cases. As has been said above, it does not follow that this order of things continued everywhere at the time of the compilation of the Teaching; but that it was so, at any rate in some parts, seems evident; and hence some light is thrown on the system of things alluded to in the apostolical Epistles. It is quite consistent with the evidence of the Teaching to suppose that in Churches which had been organized by St. Paul or other true apostles, the more settled order of government which soon afterwards became universal, and the transition to which seems to be plainly marked in the pastoral Epistles, already prevailed. <a href="/commentaries/romans/12-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>We have Ἔχοντες (Echontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. different διάφορα (diaphora) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1313.htm">Strong's 1313: </a> Differing, different; hence: excellent. From diaphero; varying; also surpassing. gifts χαρίσματα (charismata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5486.htm">Strong's 5486: </a> From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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 χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. given δοθεῖσαν (dotheisan) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative 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. us. ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. If [one’s gift is] εἴτε (eite) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. prophecy, προφητείαν (prophēteian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4394.htm">Strong's 4394: </a> Prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. From prophetes; prediction. [let him use] it κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). in proportion ἀναλογίαν (analogian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_356.htm">Strong's 356: </a> Proportion, measure, analogy. From a compound of ana and logos; proportion. to [his] 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. faith; πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">NT Letters: Romans 12:6 Having gifts differing according to the grace (Rom. 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