Romans 12:3 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
1I 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.
2And 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.
3For 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.
4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Philippians 2:3
Both verses encourage humility and sober self-assessment.
1 Peter 5:5
This verse advises humility among believers, echoing Romans 12:3.
Ephesians 4:7
This verse discusses grace given to each believer, similar to the measure of faith in Romans.
Source: Romans 12:3