Romans 12:5

Romans · New Testament · Chapter 12

“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.”Romans 12:5

What Does Romans 12:5 Mean?

Romans 12:5 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 5 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 Unity, and Community.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Romans 12:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 15:5“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”1 Corinthians 12:20“But now are they many members, yet but one body.”Ephesians 4:25“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.”1 Corinthians 12:27“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”Ephesians 5:30“For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.”Ephesians 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”John 17:21“That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”1 Corinthians 10:17“For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.”1 Corinthians 6:15“Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.”Colossians 2:19“And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”1 Corinthians 10:33“Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”1 Corinthians 12:12“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.”Acts 4:32“And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.”1 Corinthians 1:30“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”Colossians 1:24“Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:”Romans 12:4“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:”Galatians 3:16“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.”Ephesians 1:23“Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”John 17:11“And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.”Galatians 2:9“And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.”

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