Romans 12:4

for as in one body we have many members, and all the members have not the same office,

Young's Literal Translation

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, through the grace that was given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think above what it behoveth to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God did deal a measure of faith,

5so we, the many, one body are in Christ, and members each one of one another.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12For, even as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the one body, being many, are one body, so also [is] the Christ,

Ephesians 4:4one body and one Spirit, according as also ye were 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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