Romans 12:6 “We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift…”

Romans 12:6

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;

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

World English Bible

having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

American Standard Version

And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

Geneva Bible 1599

Seeing then that we haue gifts that are diuers, according to the grace that is giuen vnto vs, whether we haue prophecie, let vs prophecie according to the portion of faith:

Darby Translation

But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether [it be] prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;

Young's Literal Translation

And having gifts, different according to the grace that was given to us; whether prophecy — 'According to the proportion of faith!'

Bible in Basic English

And having different qualities by reason of the grace given to us, such as the quality of a prophet, let it be made use of in relation to the measure of our faith;

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Cross references

“then”

1 Corinthians 12:28–31 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 1 Corinthians 13:2 Romans 1:11 1 Corinthians 1:5–7 1 Corinthians 4:6

1 Corinthians 12:28–31 · BSB

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:4–11 · BSB

There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians 13:2 · BSB

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

Romans 1:11 · BSB

For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

1 Corinthians 1:5–7 · BSB

For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,

1 Corinthians 4:6 · BSB

Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.

“whether”

1 Corinthians 14:1 1 Corinthians 14:3–5 Ephesians 4:11 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Acts 15:32 1 Corinthians 14:29

1 Corinthians 14:1 · BSB

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

1 Corinthians 14:3–5 · BSB

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

Ephesians 4:11 · BSB

And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

1 Thessalonians 5:20 · BSB

Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

Acts 15:32 · BSB

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

1 Corinthians 14:29 · BSB

Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

“according to the proportion”

Romans 12:3 2 Corinthians 8:12 Philippians 3:15 Acts 18:24–28

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 8:12 · BSB

For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Philippians 3:15 · BSB

All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.

Acts 18:24–28 · BSB

Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures.

Also

1 Corinthians 7:7

1 Corinthians 7:7 · BSB

I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

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

In context

5so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

7if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

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