"For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think {of himself} more highly than h…" — Romans 12:3

Romans 12:3 · KJV

“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think {of himself} more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. {soberly: Gr. to sobriety}”

— Romans 12:3

Verse 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.

Verse 4

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

Romans 12 — Context

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.

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.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think {of himself} more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. {soberly: Gr. to sobriety}

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

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

Cross References

Galatians 6:3

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Philippians 2:3-8

{Let} nothing {be done} through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Proverbs 26:12

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all {of you} be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Romans 12:16

{Be} of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. {condescend...: or, be contented with mean things}

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? {destroy...: Heb. be desolate?}

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

James 4:6

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.