Romans 12:3 “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of y…”

Romans 12:3

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

American Standard Version

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

Geneva Bible 1599

For I say through the grace that is giuen vnto me, to euery one that is among you, that no man presume to vnderstande aboue that which is meete to vnderstand, but that he vnderstande according to sobrietie, as God hath dealt to euery man the measure of faith.

Darby Translation

For I say, through the grace which has been given to me, to every one that is among you, not to have high thoughts above what he should think; but to think so as to be wise, as God has dealt to each a measure of faith.

Young's Literal Translation

For 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,

Bible in Basic English

But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.

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Cross references

“I say”

1 Peter 4:11 Romans 12:6–8 Romans 1:5 1 Corinthians 15:10 1 Corinthians 3:10 Ephesians 3:4

1 Peter 4:11 · BSB

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory…

Romans 12:6–8 · BSB

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

Romans 1:5 · BSB

Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

1 Corinthians 15:10 · BSB

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

1 Corinthians 3:10 · BSB

By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.

Ephesians 3:4 · BSB

In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

“not to”

Galatians 6:3 Philippians 2:3–8 Proverbs 26:12 1 Peter 5:5 Ecclesiastes 7:16 James 4:6

Galatians 6:3 · BSB

If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Philippians 2:3–8 · BSB

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Proverbs 26:12 · BSB

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

1 Peter 5:5 · BSB

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Ecclesiastes 7:16 · BSB

Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

James 4:6 · BSB

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

“soberly”

1 Peter 5:8 1 Peter 4:7 Titus 2:12 Titus 2:2 Titus 2:4 1 Peter 1:13

1 Peter 5:8 · BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

1 Peter 4:7 · BSB

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

Titus 2:12 · BSB

It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Titus 2:2 · BSB

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

Titus 2:4 · BSB

In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,

1 Peter 1:13 · BSB

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

“according”

1 Corinthians 12:7–11 John 3:34 Ephesians 4:16 2 Corinthians 12:13 Romans 12:6 Ephesians 4:7

1 Corinthians 12:7–11 · BSB

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

John 3:34 · BSB

For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.

Ephesians 4:16 · BSB

From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.

2 Corinthians 12:13 · BSB

In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!

Romans 12:6 · BSB

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

Ephesians 4:7 · BSB

Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Also

Romans 12:16 1 Corinthians 7:17

Romans 12:16 · BSB

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

1 Corinthians 7:17 · BSB

Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.

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

In context

2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

4Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,

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