Romans 12:7 “if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;”

Romans 12:7

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

World English Bible

or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

American Standard Version

or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;

Geneva Bible 1599

Or an office, let vs waite on the office: or he that teacheth, on teaching:

Darby Translation

or service, [let us occupy ourselves] in service; or he that teaches, in teaching;

Young's Literal Translation

or ministration — 'In the ministration!' or he who is teaching — 'In the teaching!'

Bible in Basic English

Or the position of a Deacon of the church, let a man give himself to it; or he who has the power of teaching, let him make use of it;

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Cross references

“ministry”

2 Timothy 4:2 Ezekiel 3:17–21 Matthew 24:45–47 Luke 12:42–44 Acts 20:28 Colossians 4:17

2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Ezekiel 3:17–21 · BSB

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.

Matthew 24:45–47 · BSB

Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?

Luke 12:42–44 · BSB

And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

Acts 20:28 · BSB

Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Colossians 4:17 · BSB

Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

“or he”

Acts 13:1 Ephesians 4:11 1 Timothy 5:17 Psalm 34:11 Psalm 51:13 Matthew 28:19

Acts 13:1 · BSB

Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

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 Timothy 5:17 · BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Psalm 34:11 · BSB

Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Psalm 51:13 · BSB

Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.

Matthew 28:19 · BSB

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Also

1 Corinthians 12:28 Acts 6:1

1 Corinthians 12:28 · 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.

Acts 6:1 · BSB

In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

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

In context

6We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

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