Romans 12:6

Since our gifts differ in accordance with the particular charge entrusted to us, if our gift is to preach, let our preaching correspond to our faith;

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In The King James Version

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

In Context

5so 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.

7if it is to minister to others, let us devote ourselves to our ministry; the teacher to their teaching,

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Cross References

Matthew 23:34That is why I send you prophets, wise people, and teachers of the Law, some of whom you will crucify and kill, and some of whom you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from town to town;

Luke 11:49That is why the wisdom of God said – ‘I will send to them prophets and apostles,

Acts 11:27During this time, some prophets came to Antioch from Jerusalem.

Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, further encouraged the them by many an address, and strengthened their faith.

Acts 21:9He had four unmarried daughters, who had the gift of prophecy.

Romans 12:3In fulfillment of the charge with which I have been entrusted, I tell every one of you not to think more highly of themselves than they ought to think, but to think until they learn to think soberly – in accordance with the measure of faith that God has allotted to each.

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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