Romans 12:4

For as we have in one body many members, but the members, though many, have not the same function,

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

In Context

3For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has divided to every one the measure of faith.

5so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12For as the body is one, and hath many members, but all the members of that one body, though many, are one body: so also is Christ.

Ephesians 4:4There is one body, and one spirit, even as ye have been called to one hope of your calling;

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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