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so we, though many, are one body in Christ[a] and individually parts of one another. (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; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching;

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  1. 12:5 One body in Christ: on the church as the body of Christ, see 1 Cor 12:12–27.
  2. 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.

so in Christ we, though many, form one body,(A) and each member belongs to all the others. 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) if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(E)

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  1. Romans 12:6 Or the