ROMANS 12:3

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“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.”

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Romans 12:3 Translation & Meaning

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For γὰρ Properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) For
I say, Λέγω Properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean say
through διὰ Through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) through
the τῆς The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the
grace χάριτος Graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude) grace
given δοθείσης To give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection) given
unto me, μοι To me unto me
to every man παντὶ All, any, every, the whole every man
that is ὄντι Being that is
among ἐν "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc among
you, ὑμῖν To (with or by) you you
not μὴ (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether not
to think more highly ὑπερφρονεῖν To esteem oneself overmuch, i.e., be vain or arrogant think more highly
of himself (No Greek definition. English implied.)
than παρ' Properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of) than
he ought δεῖ Also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding) ought
to think; φρονεῖν To exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) think
but ἀλλὰ Properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) but
to think φρονεῖν To exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) think
soberly, σωφρονεῖν To be of sound mind, i.e., sane, (figuratively) moderate soberly
according as ὡς Which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows) according
God θεὸς A deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism) God
hath dealt ἐμέρισεν To part, i.e., (literally) to apportion, bestow, share, or (figuratively) to disunite, differ dealt
to every man ἑκάστῳ Each or every every man
the measure μέτρον A measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree) measure
of faith. πίστεως Persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself faith

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  • 1  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

  • 2  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

  • 3  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.

  • 4  For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

  • 5  So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.




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