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Romans 12

Romans 12:6

Living Sacrifices · Romans 12:1–8
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Translations

Modern
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
Traditional
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Literal
And we are having different gifts according to the grace having been given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
Latin
Habentes autem donationes secundum gratiam, quæ data est nobis, differentes: sive prophetiam secundum rationem fidei,

Original

Greek
English
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

Notes

Romans 12:6

  • The ability to prophesy was one of the most important gifts in the New Testament (see also 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11). Prophets in the book of Acts often predicted the future (see Acts 11:28; 21:10–12). But their main role was to share God's message with Christians (1 Corinthians 12:3, 24–25, 29–30; see also 1 Corinthians 14:1–40).

  • in proportion to his faith: The word proportion (Greek analogia) comes from mathematics and logic. It refers to a proper relationship between things, amounts, or ideas.

    Paul uses this phrase to remind prophets to speak in a way that matches faith. This may refer to the amount of faith God has given to the prophet. It may also refer to the shared Christian faith held by all believers (see study note on Romans 12:3).

    This passage later became the basis for the theological phrase the analogy of faith. This phrase means that any one part of Scripture should be understood in a way that agrees with the teaching of all of Scripture.

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).

Parallels

1 Corinthians 3:16–23 1 Corinthians 6:18–20

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Body of Christ Church Grace Letter to the Romans Prophecy Spirit of God Spiritual Gifts

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