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Romans 12:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 12:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 12 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 12:3
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. Paul speaks with apostolic authority—through the grace given unto me (διὰ τῆς χάριτος τῆς δοθείσης μοι, dia tēs charitos tēs dotheisēs moi) refers to his calling as apostle to the Gentiles (1:5, 15:15-16). He addresses every man (παντὶ τῷ ὄντι, panti tō onti)—no one is exempt from this warning against pride. The Greek wordplay is striking: not to think more highly (μὴ ὑπερφρον...
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Cross-References for Romans 12:3
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“he deceives himself.”
“but in humility”
“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
“but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.”
“you younger ones”
“neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?”
“walks around like a roaring lion”
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.{Proverbs 3:34}”
“self-controlled”
“let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves”