Romans 12:5
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
Text-Critical English NT
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 one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function,
Cross References
Romans 12:4For just as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function,
1 Corinthians 10:33just as I also try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 12:20As it is, there are many members, yet one body.
Ephesians 1:23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, just as Christ is the head and Savior of the church, which is his body.
Colossians 1:24I rejoice now in my sufferings for you, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, 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 →