Romans 12:3
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 12
“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.”Romans 12:3
What Does Romans 12:3 Mean?
Romans 12:3 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Grace, Humility, Self-Control, Gratitude, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 12:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 6:3“For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”Philippians 2:3“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”Proverbs 26:12“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”Romans 12:16“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.”1 Peter 5:5“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”Ecclesiastes 7:16“Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?”1 Peter 5:8“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”Ephesians 4:7“But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”Proverbs 16:18“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”1 Peter 4:7“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”1 Peter 4:11“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”Romans 12:6“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;”Micah 6:8“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”1 Corinthians 7:17“But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.”1 Corinthians 15:10“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”Titus 2:12“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”Titus 2:2“That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.”Matthew 18:1“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”Romans 15:15“Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,”
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