American Standard Version
Romans 12:16
16Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
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 them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. 15Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. 18If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
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τὸ αὐτὸ εἰς ἀλλήλους φρονοῦντες, μὴ τὰ ὑψηλὰ φρονοῦντες, ἀλλὰ τοῖς ταπεινοῖς συναπαγόμενοι. μὴ γίνεσθε φρόνιμοι παρ᾽ ἑαυτοῖς.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Romans 12:16
- Romans 15:5Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus:
- Romans 6:2God forbid. We who died to sin, how shall we any longer live therein?
- 2 Chronicles 30:12Also upon Judah came the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of Jehovah.
- Jeremiah 32:39and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:
- Acts 4:32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not oneof themsaid that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
- Philippians 1:27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel;
- Philippians 2:2make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
- Philippians 3:16only, whereunto we have attained, by that same rule let us walk.
- Philippians 4:2I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:
- Psalms 131:1Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, Or in things too wonderful for me.
- Jeremiah 45:5And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not; for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith Jehovah; but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.
- Matthew 18:1In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
- Matthew 20:21And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom.
- Luke 4:6And the devil said unto him, To thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them: for it hath been delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
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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