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Romans 12:4 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Romans 12:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 12 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:”
Romans 12:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 12:4
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: Paul introduces the body metaphor that he will develop more fully in 1 Corinthians 12. The Greek word members (μέλη, melē) refers to limbs or bodily parts, while office (πράξιν, praxin) literally means 'function' or 'action.' The point is diversity within unity—many members (πολλὰ μέλη, polla melē) working together as one body (ἓν σῶμα, hen sōma). This was a common Stoic illustration for civic harmony, but Paul Christianizes it: the church's unity isn't natural solidarity but supernatural incorporation in Christ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 12:4
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“and members individually.”
“and has many members”
“we may grow up in all things into him”
“but the same Spirit.”
“and one Spirit”