Romans 12:4

for as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same office,

Literal Standard Version

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, through the grace that was given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think above what it ought to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God dealt a measure of faith,

5so we, the many, are one body in Christ, and members of one another—each one.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12For even as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the one body, being many, are one body, so also [is] the Christ,

Ephesians 4:4one body and one Spirit, according as you were also 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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