Romans 12:5
so we, by our union in Christ, many though we are, form but one body, and individually we are related one to another as its parts.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
In Context
4For, just as in the human body there is a union of many parts, and each part has its own function,
Cross References
Romans 12:4For, just as in the human body there is a union of many parts, and each part has its own function,
1 Corinthians 10:33for I, also, try to please everybody in everything, not seeking my own advantage, but do what is best for others, so that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 12:20But in fact, although it has many parts, there is only one body.
Ephesians 1:23for the church is Christ’s body, and is filled by him who fills all things everywhere with his presence.
Ephesians 5:23For a man is the head of his wife, as the Christ is the head of the church – being indeed himself the Savior of his body.
Colossians 1:24Now at last I can rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and in my own person I supplement the afflictions endured by the Christ, for the sake of his body, the church;
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 →