Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
15Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.
17Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honourable in the sight of all men.
Cross References
Job 31:13If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me:
Psalms 131:1LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too wonderful for me.
Proverbs 17:5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 19:17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again.
Proverbs 26:12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Jeremiah 32:39and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever; for the good of them, and of their children after them:
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 →