Romans 12:6
Now, having gifts of favour, according to the favour given unto us, differing—whether prophesying, [let us use it] according to the proportion of our faith,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
5So, we, the many, are one body in Christ, yet, severally, members one of another.
Cross References
Matthew 23:34For this cause, lo! I, send unto you, prophets and wise men and scribes,—some from among them, ye will slay and crucify, And some from among them ye will—scourge in your synagogues, and pursue from city to city:
Luke 11:49For this cause, the Wisdom of God hath said—I will send forth, unto them, prophets and apostles,—and, some from among them, will they slay, and, [some] persecute:
Acts 11:27Now, in these days, there came down from Jerusalem, prophets, unto Antioch.
Acts 15:32And, both Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, with much discourse, consoled and confirmed the brethren.
Acts 21:9Now—this man, had four virgin daughters, who used to prophesy.
Romans 12:3For I say, through the favour which hath been given me, unto every one who is among you,—not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but so to think as to think soberly—as, unto each one, God hath dealt a measure of faith.
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 →