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Bible in Basic English
But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.
New American Standard Bible
For through
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
For by the grace
International Standard Version
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.
A Conservative Version
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to over think beyond what he ought to think, but to think so as to think soundly, as God has apportioned to each man a measure of faith.
American Standard Version
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.
Amplified
For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].
An Understandable Version
And because of God's unearned favor shown to me [i.e., in appointing me to be an apostle], I am telling every person among you not to think he is more important than he really is. Instead, he should have a sensible estimate [of his gifts] in harmony with the degree of faith God has given to each person.
Anderson New Testament
For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, that he must not think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but that he be disposed to think modestly, as God has distributed to each a measure of faith.
Common New Testament
For by the grace given to me I say to every one among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith which God has assigned him.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Now it is by virtue of my apostolical commission, that I charge every man among you, not to entertain too high an opinion of himself; but modestly consider, that 'tis God who has dealt to every man his proportion of spiritual gifts.
Darby Translation
For I say, through the grace which has been given to me, to every one that is among you, not to have high thoughts above what he should think; but to think so as to be wise, as God has dealt to each a measure of faith.
Godbey New Testament
For I speak, through the grace which has been given unto me, for every one who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has imparted to each one the measure of faith.
Goodspeed New Testament
By the favor that God has shown me, I would tell every one of you not to think too highly of himself, but to think reasonably, judging himself by the degree of faith God has allowed him.
John Wesley New Testament
And I say, through the grace which is given to me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think, but to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God hath distributed to every one.
Julia Smith Translation
For I say, by the race given me, to every one being with you, not to entertain a high opinion of one's self above what is fitting to think: but to think to be discreet, as God has divided the measure of faith to each.
King James 2000
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 has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone who is among you not to think more highly of yourself than what one ought to think, but to think {sensibly}, as God has apportioned a measure of faith to each one.
Modern King James verseion
For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think. But set your mind to be right-minded, even as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For I say, through the grace that unto me is given, to every man among you: that no man esteem of himself more than it becometh him to esteem - But that he discreetly judge of himself according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Moffatt New Testament
In virtue of my office, I tell everyone of your number who is self-important, that he is not to think more of himself than he ought to think; he must take a sane view of himself, corresponding to the degree of faith which God has assigned to each.
Montgomery New Testament
For, through the grace that was given to me, I tell every man among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think, as to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God has given him.
NET Bible
For by the grace given to me I say to every one of you not to think more highly of yourself than you ought to think, but to think with sober discernment, as God has distributed to each of you a measure of faith.
New Heart English Bible
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Noyes New Testament
For through the grace given to me I warn every one among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, according to the measure of faith which God hath imparted to each.
Sawyer New Testament
For I say through the grace given me, to every one among you, not to be higher-minded than he ought to be, but to think soberly, as God has distributed to each the measure of faith.
The Emphasized Bible
For I say, through the favour which hath been given me, unto every one who is among you, - not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but so to think as to think soberly - as, unto each one, God hath dealt a measure of faith.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has divided to every one the measure of faith.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In fulfillment of the charge with which I have been entrusted, I bid every one of you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think, but to think till he learns to think soberly--in accordance with the measure of faith that God has allotted to each.
Webster
For through the grace given to me, I say, 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.
Weymouth New Testament
For through the authority graciously given to me I warn every individual among you not to value himself unduly, but to cultivate sobriety of judgement in accordance with the amount of faith which God has allotted to each one.
Williams New Testament
Now through the unmerited favor God has shown me I would say to every one of you not to estimate himself above his real value, but to make a sober rating of himself, in accordance with the degree of faith which God has apportioned to him.
World English Bible
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Worrell New Testament
For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to every one among you, not to think of himself more highly than he night to think, but so to think as to think soberly, according as God divided to each one a measure of faith.
Worsley New Testament
For by the grace conferred on me I charge every one among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think: but to think with sobriety, according as God hath divided to every man the measure of faith.
Youngs Literal Translation
For I say, through the grace that was given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think above what it behoveth to think; but to think so as to think wisely, as to each God did deal a measure of faith,
Themes
Faith » In Christ is » The gift of God
Grace » Specially given » To ministers
Pride/arrogance » Not being arrogant
Sobriety » We should estimate our character and talents with
Topics
Interlinear
Dia
Pas
ἕκαστος
hekastos
every man, every one, every,
Usage: 73
me
References
Easton
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:3
Images Romans 12:3
Prayers for Romans 12:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Variety Of Gifts In The Body Of Christ
2 And let not your behaviour be like that of this world, but be changed and made new in mind, so that by experience you may have knowledge of the good and pleasing and complete purpose of God. 3 But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith. 4 For, as we have a number of parts in one body, but all the parts have not the same use,
Names
Cross References
Romans 1:5
Through whom grace has been given to us, sending us out to make disciples to the faith among all nations, for his name:
Romans 11:20
Truly, because they had no faith they were broken off, and you have your place by reason of your faith. Do not be lifted up in pride, but have fear;
John 3:34
For he whom God has sent says God's words; and God does not give him the Spirit by measure.
1 Corinthians 3:10
In the measure of the grace given to me, I, as a wise master-builder, have put the base in position, and another goes on building on it. But let every man take care what he puts on it.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God, I am what I am: and his grace which was given to me has not been for nothing; for I did more work than all of them; though not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
1 Peter 4:11
If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.
Micah 6:8
He has made clear to you, O man, what is good; and what is desired from you by the Lord; only doing what is right, and loving mercy, and walking without pride before your God.
Matthew 18:1-4
In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee, taking up his position, said to himself these words: God, I give you praise because I am not like other men, who take more than their right, who are evil-doers, who are untrue to their wives, or even like this tax-farmer.
Romans 11:25
For it is my desire, brothers, that this secret may be clear to you, so that you may not have pride in your knowledge, that Israel has been made hard in part, till all the Gentiles have come in;
Romans 12:6-8
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;
Romans 12:16
Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.
Romans 15:15-16
But I have, in some measure, less fear in writing to you to put these things before you again, because of the grace which was given to me by God,
1 Corinthians 4:7-8
For who made you better than your brother? or what have you that has not been given to you? but if it has been given to you, what cause have you for pride, as if it had not been given to you?
1 Corinthians 7:17
Only, as the Lord has given to a man, and as is the purpose of God for him, so let him go on living. And these are my orders for all the churches.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
But to every man some form of the Spirit's working is given for the common good.
2 Corinthians 12:7
And because the revelations were so very great, in order that I might not be overmuch lifted up, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, one sent from Satan to give me pain.
2 Corinthians 12:13
For what is there in which you were made less than the other churches, but in the one thing that I was not a trouble to you? Let me have forgiveness for this wrong.
Galatians 2:8-9
(Because he who was working in Peter as the Apostle of the circumcision was working no less in me among the Gentiles);
Galatians 6:3
For if a man has an idea that he is something when he is nothing, he is tricked by himself.
Ephesians 3:2
If that ordering of the grace of God has come to your knowledge, which was given to me for you,
Ephesians 3:4
By the reading of which you will be clear about my knowledge of the secret of Christ;
Ephesians 3:7-8
Of which I was made a preacher, through that grace of God which was given to me in the measure of the working of his power.
Ephesians 4:7-13
But to every one of us has grace been given in the measure of the giving of Christ.
Ephesians 4:16
Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.
Philippians 2:3-8
Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself;
Colossians 1:29
And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly.
Colossians 2:13
And you, being dead through your sins and the evil condition of your flesh, to you, I say, he gave life together with him, and forgiveness of all our sins;
1 Timothy 1:14
And the grace of our Lord was very great, with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 2:9
And that women may be dressed in simple clothing, with a quiet and serious air; not with twisted hair and gold or jewels or robes of great price;
1 Timothy 2:15
But if they go on in faith and love and holy self-control, she will be kept safe at the time of childbirth.
Titus 2:2
That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.
Titus 2:4
Training the younger women to have love for their husbands and children,
Titus 2:6
To the young men give orders to be wise and serious-minded:
Titus 2:12
Training us so that, turning away from evil and the desires of this world, we may be living wisely and uprightly in the knowledge of God in this present life;
James 4:6
But he gives more grace. So that the Writings say, God is against the men of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low before him.
1 Peter 1:13
So make your minds ready, and keep on the watch, hoping with all your power for the grace which is to come to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;
1 Peter 5:5
And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.
1 Peter 5:8
Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;
3 John 1:9
I sent a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, whose desire is ever to have the first place among them, will not have us there.
Proverbs 16:18-19
Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 25:27
It is not good to take much honey: so he who is not looking for honour will be honoured.
Proverbs 26:12
Have you seen a man who seems to himself to be wise? There is more hope for the foolish than for him.
Ecclesiastes 7:16
Be not given overmuch to righteousness and be not over-wise. Why let destruction come on you?