Romans 12:5-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ[a] and individually parts of one another. 6 (A)Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them:[b] if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; 7 if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching;
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- 12:5 One body in Christ: on the church as the body of Christ, see 1 Cor 12:12–27.
- 12:6 Everyone has some gift that can be used for the benefit of the community. When the instruction on justification through faith is correctly grasped, the possessor of a gift will understand that it is not an instrument of self-aggrandizement. Possession of a gift is not an index to quality of faith. Rather, the gift is a challenge to faithful use.
Romans 12:5-7
New International Version
5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body,(A) and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts,(B) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(C) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(D) 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(E)
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