Romans 12:6
And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us, either prophecy, to be used according to the rule of faith;
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
5So we being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
7Or ministry, in ministering; or he that teacheth, in doctrine;
Cross References
Matthew 23:34Therefore behold I send to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them you will put to death and crucify, and some you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city:
Luke 11:49For this cause also the wisdom of God said: I will send to them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will kill and persecute.
Acts 11:27And in these days there came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch:
Acts 15:32But Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, with many words comforted the brethren, and confirmed them.
Acts 21:9And he had four daughters, virgins, who did prophesy.
Romans 12:3For 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.
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 →