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Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. <a href="/nlt/romans/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! <a href="/esv/romans/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. <a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. <a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> minding the same thing toward one another, not minding the things haughty, but going along with the lowly. Do not be wise in yourselves, <a href="/kjv/romans/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/nkjv/romans/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. <a href="/nasb_/romans/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. <a href="/nasb/romans/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. <a href="/nasb77/romans/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. <a href="/lsb/romans/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> by being of the same mind toward one another, not being haughty in mind, but associating with the humble. Do not be wise in your own mind. <a href="/amp/romans/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself. <a href="/csb/romans/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. <a href="/hcsb/romans/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. <a href="/asv/romans/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/cev/romans/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Be friendly with everyone. Don't be proud and feel that you know more than others. Make friends with ordinary people. <a href="/erv/romans/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/gwt/romans/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Live in harmony with each other. Don't be arrogant, but be friendly to humble people. Don't think that you are smarter than you really are. <a href="/gnt/romans/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Have the same concern for everyone. Do not be proud, but accept humble duties. Do not think of yourselves as wise. <a href="/isv/romans/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are. <a href="/msb/romans/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. <a href="/net/romans/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. <a href="/nheb/romans/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Live in harmony with one another. Do not be arrogant, but associate with the humble. Do not be conceited. <a href="/wbt/romans/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Be of the same mind one towards another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Have full sympathy with one another. Do not give your mind to high things, but let humble ways content you. Do not be wise in your own conceits. <a href="/web/romans/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> of the same mind toward one another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; do not become wise in your own conceit; <a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> minding the same thing toward one another, not minding the things haughty, but going along with the lowly. Do not be wise in yourselves, <a href="/ylt/romans/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> of the same mind one toward another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; become not wise in your own conceit; <a href="/slt/romans/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thinking the same towards one another. Not thinking high things but being led by humble things. Be not wise with yourselves.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/cpdv/romans/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Be of the same mind toward one another: not savoring what is exalted, but consenting in humility. Do not choose to seem wise to yourself. <a href="/nabre/romans/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not vain glory, but associate with those who are humble. Be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And whatever you esteem about yourselves do also about your brethren. Do not esteem high opinions, but go out to those who are humble, and do not be wise in your opinions of yourselves.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> cultivate the same disposition, one to ward another: mind not high things, but conform yourselves to things that are lowly.<CM>Be not wise in your own conceits; <a href="/godbey/romans/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Have the same mind toward one another, not thinking high things, but condescending to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/haweis/romans/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Be of the same mind among each other. Affect not high things, but be condescending to the lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/mace/romans/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> have the same respect for one another, let not your behaviour be haughty, but soften'd to the condition of those below you, be not wise in your own conceits. <a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Have full sympathy with one another. Do not give your mind to high things, but let humble ways content you. Do not be wise in your own conceits. <a href="/worrell/romans/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> thinking the same thing one toward another; minding not lofty things, but being carried along with the lowly. Be ye not wise in your own conceits; <a href="/worsley/romans/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Be alike affected to each other: not aiming at high things, but accommodating yourselves to persons of low rank. Be not wise in your own conceit. <a href="/parallel/romans/12-16.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=3135" 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">Forgiveness</a> …15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16<a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phronountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">Live in harmony</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/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></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/240.htm" title="240: allēlous (RecPro-AMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">one another.</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/5426.htm" title="5426: phronountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">Do not be proud,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5308.htm" title="5308: hypsēla (Adj-ANP) -- High, lofty. From hupsos; lofty."></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/4879.htm" title="4879: synapagomenoi (V-PPP-NMP) -- From sun and apago; to take off together, i.e. Transport with.">enjoy the company</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5011.htm" title="5011: tapeinois (Adj-DMP) -- Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated.">lowly.</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.">Do not</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">be</a> <a href="/greek/5429.htm" title="5429: phronimoi (Adj-NMP) -- Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited.">conceited.</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: par’ (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. "></a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautois (RefPro-DM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. "></a> 17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.…<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="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2-5</a> then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. / Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. ... <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. <a href="/james/2-1.htm">James 2:1-4</a> My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. / Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. / If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” ... <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a> I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. <a href="/galatians/5-26.htm">Galatians 5:26</a> Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another. <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2-3</a> with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. <a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Proverbs 3:7</a> Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18-19</a> Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. / It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. <a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm">Proverbs 25:6-7</a> Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; / for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes, <a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Isaiah 5:21</a> Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a> This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a> Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. <a href="/luke/14-10.htm">Luke 14:10-11</a> But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you. / For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.of the.<a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5</a> Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:<a href="/romans/6-2.htm">Romans 6:2</a> God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?<a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a> Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.Mind.<a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1,2</a> A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me… <a href="/jeremiah/45-5.htm">Jeremiah 45:5</a> And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.<a href="/matthew/18-1.htm">Matthew 18:1-4</a> At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? … condescend to men of low estate.<a href="/job/31-13.htm">Job 31:13-16</a> If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me; … <a href="/job/36-5.htm">Job 36:5</a> Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.<a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5</a> Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.Be not.<a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25</a> For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.<a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Proverbs 3:7</a> Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.<a href="/proverbs/26-12.htm">Proverbs 26:12</a> Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/11-27.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/acts/21-24.htm">Associate</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Conceited</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Conceits</a> <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Content</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/numbers/18-16.htm">Estimation</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Give</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Harmony</a> <a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Low</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Position</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/romans/7-22.htm">Sympathy</a> <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">Associate</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">Conceited</a> <a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Conceits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-12.htm">Content</a> <a href="/galatians/4-1.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-15.htm">Estimation</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Give</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Harmony</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Low</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">Position</a> <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Sympathy</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Yourselves</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>Live in harmony with one another. This phrase emphasizes the importance of unity and peace within the Christian community. The early church, composed of Jews and Gentiles, faced significant cultural and religious differences. Paul’s exhortation to live harmoniously reflects Jesus’ prayer for unity among His followers (<a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a>). The Greek word for "harmony" suggests a mindset of agreement and mutual understanding, which is essential for the body of Christ to function effectively (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>). This call to harmony echoes the teachings of the Old Testament, where unity among God’s people was often highlighted (<a href="/psalms/133.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>).Do not be proud, Pride is a recurring theme in Scripture, often depicted as a barrier to spiritual growth and community. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> warns that pride precedes destruction, highlighting its destructive nature. In the Roman context, social status and honor were highly valued, making humility countercultural. Paul’s instruction aligns with Jesus’ teaching in <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a>, where He states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled. The call to reject pride is a call to emulate Christ’s humility, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>, where Jesus, though divine, took on the nature of a servant.but associate with the lowly. This directive challenges believers to break social barriers and embrace those of lower status. In the Roman Empire, social hierarchies were rigid, and associating with the lowly was often frowned upon. However, Jesus’ ministry was marked by His association with the marginalized, such as tax collectors and sinners (<a href="/mark/2-15.htm">Mark 2:15-17</a>). This phrase encourages believers to follow Christ’s example, recognizing the inherent worth of every individual. <a href="/james/2.htm">James 2:1-9</a> further reinforces this by condemning favoritism and urging believers to treat all people with equal respect and love.Do not be conceited. Conceit, or excessive self-regard, is cautioned against as it leads to division and strife within the community. The Greek term used here implies an inflated view of oneself, which is contrary to the humility that Christ exemplified. <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a> advises believers not to think of themselves more highly than they ought, promoting a sober self-assessment. This warning against conceit is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that values humility and selflessness, as seen in the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>) and the fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>).<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_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a> The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group, including both Jewish and Gentile believers, living in the heart of the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a> These communities were often marked by diversity and faced challenges in maintaining unity and harmony amidst differing backgrounds and social standings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/harmony_in_diversity.htm">Harmony in Diversity</a> The call to "live in harmony with one another" highlights the importance of unity within the body of Christ, despite differences in background, culture, or social status. <a href="/topical/h/humility_over_pride.htm">Humility Over Pride</a> "Do not be proud" serves as a reminder to cultivate humility, recognizing that pride can be a barrier to genuine relationships and community. <a href="/topical/e/embrace_the_lowly.htm">Embrace the Lowly</a> "Enjoy the company of the lowly" challenges believers to value and engage with those who may be marginalized or overlooked, reflecting Christ's love for all. <a href="/topical/a/avoid_conceit.htm">Avoid Conceit</a> "Do not be conceited" warns against self-centeredness and arrogance, encouraging believers to maintain a humble perspective.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Be of the same mind . . .--In every Christian community there should be that harmony which proceeds from a common object, common hopes, common desires.Condescend to men of low estate.--Probably, on the whole, rightly translated in our version; "Let yourselves be carried on in the stream with those who are beneath yourselves in rank and station; mix with them freely; be ready to lend them a helping hand if ever they need, and do this in a simple and kindly way; do not let any social assumptions keep you at a distance." "Accommodate yourselves," or "condescend"--of course without any conscious idea or appearance of condescension. Another rendering would be "condescend to lowly things," in which case the sense would be nearly equivalent to that of Keble's well-known and beautiful lines--"The trivial round, the common task,Will furnish all we ought to ask;Room to deny ourselves, a roadTo bring us daily nearer God."The scholar will observe that in this way of taking the passage, the Greek word for "condescend" (sunapagomenoi) has to be a little forced, or at least is not so expressive and natural as in the other. On the other hand, in the Epistles of a writer like St. Paul, it does not by any means follow that because the word for "high" is neuter that for "low estate" must be neuter too.Be not wise in your own conceits.--Comp. <a href="/romans/11-25.htm" title="For I would not, brothers, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.">Romans 11:25</a>, and <a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm" title="Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.">Proverbs 3:7</a>. Humility is necessary to the Christian not only in his dealings with others, but also to keep his mind open and teachable. He sees his errors, and learns from them. . . . <a href="/commentaries/romans/12-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Live in harmony φρονοῦντες (phronountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. one another. ἀλλήλους (allēlous) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. Do not be proud, φρονοῦντες (phronountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. 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. enjoy the company συναπαγόμενοι (synapagomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4879.htm">Strong's 4879: </a> From sun and apago; to take off together, i.e. Transport with. of the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <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. lowly. ταπεινοῖς (tapeinois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5011.htm">Strong's 5011: </a> Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated. {Do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. be γίνεσθε (ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. conceited. φρόνιμοι (phronimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5429.htm">Strong's 5429: </a> Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. 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