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Romans 12:5 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Romans 12:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 12 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.”
Romans 12:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 12:5
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. The conclusion So we (οὕτως οἱ πολλοί, houtōs hoi polloi, 'thus we the many') applies the body analogy to the church. The phrase one body in Christ (ἓν σῶμα ἐσμεν ἐν Χριστῷ, hen sōma esmen en Christō) is crucial: our unity isn't based on shared ethnicity, social class, or preferences, but on mystical union with Christ. Being 'in Christ' is Paul's favorite expression for salvation, appearing over 160 times in his letters. Incorporation into Christ creates a new corporate identity that transcends all human divisions...
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Cross-References for Romans 12:5
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“but one body.”
“we”
“and members individually.”
“putting away falsehood”
“from whom all the body”
“of his flesh and bones.”
“and has many members”
“not seeking my own profit”
“and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake”
“and all the members don't have the same function”