Romans 12:4

For just as we have many body-parts in one body, and all the body-parts have not the same function,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

In Context

3For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to over think beyond what he ought to think, but to think so as to think soundly, as God has apportioned to each man a measure of faith.

5so we, the many, are one body in Christ, and each one body-parts of each other.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of the body, being many, are one body, so also is the Christ.

Ephesians 4:4one body, and one Spirit. Just as also ye were called in one hope of your calling,

Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21

Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →

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