Romans 12:4

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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, 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.

5So we being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12For as the body is one, and hath many members; and all the members of the body, whereas they are many, yet are one body, so also is Christ.

Ephesians 4:4One body and one Spirit; as you are 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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