Romans 12:4

For as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same deed [or the same act];

Wycliffe Modern Spelling

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 that is given to me, to all that be among you, that ye understand not more than it behooveth to understand, but for to understand to soberness, [or to not savour, or know, more than it behooveth to know, but to know to soberness]; and to each man, as God hath parted the measure of faith.

5so we many be one body in Christ, and each be members one of another. (so we many bodies be but one body in the Messiah, and each of us be members of one another.)

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12For as there is one body, and (it) hath many members, and all the members of the body when those be many [or when they be many], be one body, so also Christ (or so also the Messiah).

Ephesians 4:4One body and one Spirit, as ye be called in 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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