Romans 12:3

For I say, because of the grace that was given to me, that everyone who is among you should not think more highly of themselves than they ought to think. Instead, they should think in a wise way, just as God has given out to each one a certain amount of faith.

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In The King James Version

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

In Context

2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Do this to know what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.

4For we have many members in one body, but not all the members have the same function.

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:18Pride comes before destruction 1 and a haughty spirit before a downfall. 1

Proverbs 26:12Do you see someone who is wise in his own eyes? 1 There is more hope for a fool than for him. 1

Micah 6:8He has told you, man, 1 what is good, 1 and what Yahweh requires from you: 1 Act justly, 1 love kindness, 1 and walk humbly with your God. 1

Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood and prayed these things about himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, unrighteous people, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.

Romans 1:5Through him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience of faith among all the nations, for the sake of his name.

Romans 11:25For I do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, of this mystery, in order that you will not be wise in your own thinking. This mystery is that a partial hardening has occurred in Israel, until the completion of the Gentiles come in.

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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