Romans 12:16

Translations

Modern

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Traditional

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Literal

…minding the same thing toward one another, not minding the high things, but going along with the lowly. Do not be wise in yourselves,

Latin

…idipsum invicem sentientes: non alta sapientes, sed humilibus consentientes. Nolite esse prudentes apud vosmetipsos:

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English

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Notes

Romans 12:16

All three instructions in this verse use the Greek word phroneō, which means “to think.” Paul emphasizes the importance of right Christian thinking in relationships with other believers.
Live in harmony: Literally think the same things. This means to share a common attitude and purpose, not to have identical opinions.
Do not be conceited: Literally do not think arrogant things. This means not viewing oneself as better than others.

Romans 12:9–21

The many instructions in these verses are not arranged in a strict or orderly pattern. The main theme, stated at the beginning, is sincere love.

Paul explains how believers should show love to people inside the church (12:10, 13, 15–16). He also explains how they should show love to people outside the church (12:14, 17–21).

Romans 12:1–15:13

This section of Romans explains the moral and ethical demands of the gospel. God’s gift of salvation in Christ calls for a response from believers.

God not only forgives sin. He also wants to transform how people live.

Much of what Paul teaches here about the moral duties of believers also appears in his other letters. However, Paul also addresses issues that were especially important for the church in Rome. One key issue was the disagreement between people who were weak in faith and people who were strong in faith(14:1–15:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Dealing with Conflict Tolerance

Related verses

1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
James 3:13–17
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Philippians 2:2–3
…then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
Romans 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
Romans 15:5
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.
Matthew 18:1–4
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
1 Corinthians 8:2
The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
Luke 14:13
But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,

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