Romans 12:6-8
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
6 And having different grace-gifts according-to the grace having been given to us, exercise them accordingly[a]: whether prophecy, in accordance with the proportion[b] of your faith[c]; 7 or service[d], in-the-sphere-of [e] your service[f]; or the one teaching, in the sphere of your teaching[g]; 8 or the one exhorting[h], in the sphere of your exhortation[i]; the one giving, with[j] generosity[k]; the one leading[l], with diligence; the one showing-mercy, with cheerfulness.
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- Romans 12:6 At some point Paul transitions from explanation to exhortation, intending the reader to supply the commands needed. Some add a single command here; others a command after each gift mentioned next.
- Romans 12:6 That is, your measure of faith. Or, the right-relationship to the faith.
- Romans 12:6 Or, the faith given.
- Romans 12:7 Or, ministry.
- Romans 12:7 Or, with, by. Both the gift and the sphere or realm in which it is used are gifts from God.
- Romans 12:7 Or, the service given.
- Romans 12:7 Or, the teaching given.
- Romans 12:8 Or, encouraging, comforting.
- Romans 12:8 Or, the exhortation given.
- Romans 12:8 Paul changes from referring to the sphere in which the gift is used to the manner in which it is used.
- Romans 12:8 Or, simplicity (that is, without any self-seeking motive or partiality), sincerity.
- Romans 12:8 Or, managing, ruling, being at the head, presiding over.
Romans 12:6-8
New International Version
6 We have different gifts,(A) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(B) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(C) 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(D) 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(E) if it is giving, then give generously;(F) if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
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- Romans 12:6 Or the
- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
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