Romans 12:5

So we, though we are a number of persons, are one body in Christ, and are dependent on one another;

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So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

In Context

4For, as we have a number of parts in one body, but all the parts have not the same use,

6And having different qualities by reason of the grace given to us, such as the quality of a prophet, let it be made use of in relation to the measure of our faith;

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Cross References

Romans 12:4For, as we have a number of parts in one body, but all the parts have not the same use,

1 Corinthians 10:33Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.

1 Corinthians 12:20But now they are all different parts, but one body.

Ephesians 1:23Which is his body, the full measure of him in whom all things are made complete.

Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

Colossians 1:24Now I have joy in my pain because of you, and in my flesh I undergo whatever is still needed to make the sorrows of Christ complete, for the salvation of his body, the church;

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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