Romans 12:4

Because just as in one body we have many parts, but all the parts do not have the same function,

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

3Based on the grace given to me, I say to everyone among you not to set your sights higher than you should, but set them sensibly, as God has apportioned a measure of faith to each.

5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ and individually members of one another.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12Now just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of that one body, though being many, are one body, so also is the Christ.

Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit (just as you also 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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