Romans 12:7

or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

World English Bible

In The King James Version

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

In Context

6having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

8or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:10They shall teach Jacob your ordinances, and Israel your law. They shall put incense before you, and whole burnt offering on your altar.

Psalms 34:11Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 12:9Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Ezekiel 3:17“Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel. Therefore hear the word from my mouth, and warn them from me.

Matthew 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

Luke 12:42The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?

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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