Romans 12:4

Just as there are many parts to the body, but they don't all do the same thing,

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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

3Let me explain to all of you, through the grace given to me, that no one should think of themselves better than they ought to. You should think about yourselves realistically, according to the degree of trust God has shared with you.

5so we are one body in Christ, even though we are many—and we all belong to one another.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12Just like the human body is one unit but has many parts—all the parts of the body even though there are many of them, make up one body—so is Christ.

Ephesians 4:4For there's one body, and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope.

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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