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Romans 12:16
16Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself.
Romans 12:16 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
Context of Romans 12:16
14Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them]. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief]. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself. 17Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone. 18If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Read all of Romans 12Romans 12:16 word by word
τὸ αὐτὸ εἰς ἀλλήλους φρονοῦντες, μὴ τὰ ὑψηλὰ φρονοῦντες, ἀλλὰ τοῖς ταπεινοῖς συναπαγόμενοι. μὴ γίνεσθε φρόνιμοι παρ᾽ ἑαυτοῖς.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- ofφρονέωphroneō · to reasonG5426
- the sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- oneἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240
- towardεἰςeis · towardG1519
- notμήmē · notG3361
- high thingsὑψηλόςhupsēlos · highG5308
- butἀλλάalla · butG235
- condescendσυναπάγωsunapagō · to lead away withG4879
- to men of low estateταπεινόςtapeinos · lowlyG5011
- Beγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- wiseφρόνιμοςphronimos · thoughtfulG5429
- inπαράpara · from/with/besideG3844
- your own conceitsἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
Cross-references for Romans 12:16
- Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,
- Romans 6:2Certainly not! How can we, the very ones who died to sin, continue to live in it any longer?
- 2 Chronicles 30:12Also the hand of God was on Judah to give them one heart to do that which the king and the officials had commanded by the word of the Lord.
- Jeremiah 32:39and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may [reverently] fear Me forever, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
- Acts 4:32Now the company of believers was of one heart and soul, and not one [of them] claimed that anything belonging to him was [exclusively] his own, but everything was common property and for the use of all.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10But I urge you, believers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in full agreement in what you say, and that there be no divisions or factions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your way of thinking and in your judgment [about matters of the faith].
- Philippians 1:27Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.
- Philippians 2:2make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love [toward one another], knit together in spirit, intent on one purpose [and living a life that reflects your faith and spreads the gospel—the good news regarding salvation through faith in Christ].
- Philippians 3:16Only let us stay true to what we have already attained.
- Philippians 4:2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree and to work in harmony in the Lord.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you be like-minded [united in spirit], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted [courteous and compassionate toward each other as members of one household], and humble in spirit;
- Psalms 131:1Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me.
- Jeremiah 45:5And do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, I will bring disaster on all flesh,’ says the Lord, ‘but I will give your life to you [as your only reward and] as a prize of war wherever you go.’ ”
- Matthew 18:1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
- Matthew 20:21And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered Him, “Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit [in positions of honor and authority] one on Your right and one on Your left.”
- Luke 4:6And the devil said to Him, “I will give You all this realm and its glory [its power, its renown]; because it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.
Commentaries on Romans 12:16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16Be of the same mind - Live in a state of continual harmony and concord, and pray for the same good for all which you desire for yourselves. Mind not high things - Be not ambitious; affect nothing above your station; do not court the rich nor the powerful; do not pass by the poor man to pay your court to the great man; do not affect titles or worldly distinctions; much less sacrifice your conscience for them. The attachment to high things and high men is…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16Be of the same mind - This passage has been variously interpreted. “Enter into each other‘s circumstances, in order to see how you would yourself feel.” Chrysostom. “Be agreed in your opinions and views.” Stuart. “Be united or agreed with each other.” Flatt; compare Philemon 2:2; 2 Corinthians 13:11. A literal translation of the Greek will give somewhat a different sense, but one evidently correct. “Think of, that is, regard, or seek after the same…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-16Verses 9-16 The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. We must not only do that which is good, but we must cleave to it. All our duty towards one another is summed up in one word, love. This denotes the love of parents to their children; which is more tender…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16All three instructions in this verse use the Greek word phroneō, which means “to think.” Paul emphasizes the importance of right Christian thinking in relationships with other believers. Live in harmony: Literally think the same things. This means to share a common attitude and purpose, not to have identical opinions. Do not be conceited: Literally do not think arrogant things. This means not viewing oneself as better than others.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. Be--"Being" of the same mind one toward another--The feeling of the common bond which binds all Christians to each other, whatever diversity of station, cultivation, temperament, or gifts may obtain among them, is the thing here enjoined. This is next taken up in detail. Mind not--"not minding" high things--that is, Cherish not ambitious or aspiring purposes and desires. As this springs from selfish severance of our own interests and objects from…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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