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Romans 12:6
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text addresses believers in Rome, continuing Paul’s immediate instruction on Christian unity and practical ministry within the body of Christ.
The words — Ἔχοντες (Echontes) translates literally as "we are having," and χαρίσματα (charismata) means "gifts," both emphasizing present possession and divine origin.
The thread — The theme of diverse grace-allocated abilities for communal service runs through 1 Peter 4:10 and 1 Corinthians 12:28.
Why it lands — The text states that believers possess diverse gifts distributed by grace and must exercise prophecy proportionally to faith. It asks readers to treat their abilities as unearned divine allocations and apply them with measured trust.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
- 1 Corinthians 7:7 I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
- 1 Corinthians 12:4 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
- Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
- 1 Corinthians 13:2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
- Romans 1:11 For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
- 1 Corinthians 14:1 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
- 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
- 1 Corinthians 1:5 For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,