Romans 12:5
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
In Context
4For as we have in one body many members, but the members, though many, have not the same function,
Cross References
Romans 12:4For as we have in one body many members, but the members, though many, have not the same function,
1 Corinthians 10:33even as I please all men, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 12:20But now the members indeed are many, but the body one.
Ephesians 1:23which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is the head of the church; and is himself the saviour of the body.
Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his body, which 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 →