Romans 12:5

so collectively we form one body in Christ, while individually we are linked to one another as its members.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

In Context

4For just as there are in the one human body many parts, and these parts have not all the same function;

6But since we have special gifts which differ in accordance with the diversified work graciously entrusted to us, if it is prophecy, let the prophet speak in exact proportion to his faith;

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Cross References

Romans 12:4For just as there are in the one human body many parts, and these parts have not all the same function;

1 Corinthians 10:33That is the way that I also seek in everything the approval of all men, not aiming at my own profit, but at that of the many, in the hope that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 12:20But, as a matter of fact, there are many parts and but one body.

Ephesians 1:23the completeness of Him who everywhere fills the universe with Himself.

Ephesians 5:23because a husband is the Head of his wife as Christ also is the Head of the Church, being indeed the Saviour of this His Body.

Colossians 1:24Now I can find joy amid my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my own person whatever is lacking in Christ's afflictions on behalf of His Body, 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 →

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