Romans 12:16 “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with…”

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Be of like affection one towardes another: be not hie minded: but make your selues equall to them of the lower sort: be not wise in your selues.

Darby Translation

Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes:

Young's Literal Translation

of the same mind one toward another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; become not wise in your own conceit;

Bible in Basic English

Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

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Cross references

“of the”

1 Peter 3:8 Romans 15:5 Philippians 3:16 Philippians 4:2 Acts 4:32 Romans 6:2

1 Peter 3:8 · BSB

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

Romans 15:5 · BSB

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

Philippians 3:16 · BSB

Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.

Philippians 4:2 · BSB

I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.

Acts 4:32 · BSB

The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

Romans 6:2 · BSB

Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?

“Mind”

Matthew 18:1–4 Luke 22:24–27 Jeremiah 45:5 Matthew 20:21–28 Luke 4:6–11 1 Peter 5:3

Matthew 18:1–4 · BSB

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Luke 22:24–27 · BSB

A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.

Jeremiah 45:5 · BSB

But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go, I will grant your life as a spoil of war.”

Matthew 20:21–28 · BSB

“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.”

Luke 4:6–11 · BSB

“I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.

1 Peter 5:3 · BSB

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

“condescend to men of low estate”

Hebrews 13:5 Luke 14:13 Philippians 4:11–13 Luke 6:20 1 Timothy 6:6–9 Job 31:13–16

Hebrews 13:5 · BSB

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Luke 14:13 · BSB

But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,

Philippians 4:11–13 · BSB

I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.

Luke 6:20 · BSB

Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

1 Timothy 6:6–9 · BSB

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

Job 31:13–16 · BSB

If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me,

“Be not”

Proverbs 3:7 James 3:13–17 1 Corinthians 3:18 Isaiah 5:21 1 Corinthians 8:2 1 Corinthians 6:5

Proverbs 3:7 · BSB

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

James 3:13–17 · BSB

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

1 Corinthians 3:18 · BSB

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.

Isaiah 5:21 · BSB

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

1 Corinthians 8:2 · BSB

The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.

1 Corinthians 6:5 · BSB

I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?

Also

Romans 12:3 2 Corinthians 13:11

Romans 12:3 · BSB

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

2 Corinthians 13:11 · BSB

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

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