Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Romans
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:3 JFB -> Commentary on 12:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:3 PNT -> Commentary on 12:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:3 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:3 TSK -> Commentary on 12:3 TSK -> Entry for 12:3 WEN -> Notes on 12:3 NTB -> Commandments; Humility; Minister, Christian; Pride; Religion; Responsibility; Sobriety TTT -> Faith; Grace; Pride; Sobriety EBD -> Humility PWP -> Devotional using 12:3 PWP -> Devotional using 12:3 TV -> Devotional using 12:3 TV -> Devotional using 12:3 TV -> Devotional using 12:3 12:3 - [In Context] As God's messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:4 JFB -> Commentary on 12:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:4 PNT -> Commentary on 12:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:4 TSK -> Commentary on 12:4 TSK -> Entry for 12:4 WEN -> Notes on 12:4 NTB -> Church; Cursing; Minister, Christian; Religion TTT -> Selfishness EBD -> Fellowship PWP -> Devotional using 12:4 PWP -> Devotional using 12:4 TV -> Devotional using 12:4 TV -> Devotional using 12:4 TV -> Devotional using 12:4 TV -> Devotional using 12:4 TV -> Devotional using 12:4 TV -> Devotional using 12:4 12:4 - [In Context] Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:5 JFB -> Commentary on 12:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:5 PNT -> Commentary on 12:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:5 TSK -> Commentary on 12:5 TSK -> Entry for 12:5 WEN -> Notes on 12:5 NTB -> Church; Fellowship; Minister, Christian; Religion; Righteous TTT -> Church, The; Selfishness EBD -> Fellowship PWP -> Devotional using 12:5 PWP -> Devotional using 12:5 TV -> Devotional using 12:5 TV -> Devotional using 12:5 TV -> Devotional using 12:5 TV -> Devotional using 12:5 TV -> Devotional using 12:5 TV -> Devotional using 12:5 12:5 - [In Context] so it is with Christ's body. We are all parts of his one body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:6 JFB -> Commentary on 12:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:6 PNT -> Commentary on 12:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:6 TSK -> Commentary on 12:6 TSK -> Entry for 12:6 WEN -> Notes on 12:6 NTB -> Church; Commandments; Gifts From God; Minister, Christian; Religion; Responsibility TTT -> Gifts of God, The; Grace EBD -> Proportion of faith PWP -> Devotional using 12:6 PWP -> Devotional using 12:6 12:6 - [In Context] God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:7 JFB -> Commentary on 12:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:7 PNT -> Commentary on 12:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:7 TSK -> Commentary on 12:7 TSK -> Entry for 12:7 WEN -> Notes on 12:7 NTB -> Commandments; Gifts From God; Minister, Christian; Religion; Responsibility PWP -> Devotional using 12:7 PWP -> Devotional using 12:7 12:7 - [In Context] If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:8 JFB -> Commentary on 12:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:8 PNT -> Commentary on 12:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:8 TSK -> Commentary on 12:8 TSK -> Entry for 12:8 WEN -> Notes on 12:8 NTB -> Alms; Commandments; Gifts From God; Liberality; Mercy; Minister, Christian; Poor; Religion; Responsibility; Rulers TTT -> Liberality; Magistrates; Mercy; Simplicity PWP -> Devotional using 12:8 PWP -> Devotional using 12:8 12:8 - [In Context] If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:9 JFB -> Commentary on 12:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:9 PNT -> Commentary on 12:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:9 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:9 TSK -> Commentary on 12:9 TSK -> Entry for 12:9 WEN -> Notes on 12:9 NTB -> Commandments; Holiness; Love; Religion; Sincerity TTT -> Love to Man; Sin; Sincerity PWP -> Devotional using 12:9 TV -> Devotional using 12:9 TV -> Devotional using 12:9 TV -> Devotional using 12:9 TV -> Devotional using 12:9 TV -> Devotional using 12:9 TV -> Devotional using 12:9 12:9 - [In Context] Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:10 JFB -> Commentary on 12:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:10 PNT -> Commentary on 12:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:10 TSK -> Commentary on 12:10 TSK -> Entry for 12:10 WEN -> Notes on 12:10 NTB -> Affections; Commandments; Fraternity; Humility; Love; Religion; Respect; Unselfishness TTT -> Affections, The; Conduct, Christian; Love to Man PWP -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 TV -> Devotional using 12:10 12:10 - [In Context] Love each other with genuine affection, F78 and take delight in honoring each other.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:11 JFB -> Commentary on 12:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:11 PNT -> Commentary on 12:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:11 TSK -> Commentary on 12:11 TSK -> Entry for 12:11 WEN -> Notes on 12:11 NTB -> Commandments; Industry; Religion; Slothfulness; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Devotedness to God; Idleness And Sloth; Zeal PWP -> Devotional using 12:11 TV -> Devotional using 12:11 TV -> Devotional using 12:11 TV -> Devotional using 12:11 12:11 - [In Context] Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:12 JFB -> Commentary on 12:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:12 PNT -> Commentary on 12:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:12 TSK -> Commentary on 12:12 TSK -> Entry for 12:12 WEN -> Notes on 12:12 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Commandments; Constancy; Hope; Joy; Patience; Prayerfulness; Religion; Resignation TTT -> Afflicted Saints; Hope; Joy; Patience; Perseverance; Prayer EBD -> Hope SBD -> Instant, Instantly PWP -> Devotional using 12:12 TV -> Devotional using 12:12 TV -> Devotional using 12:12 TV -> Devotional using 12:12 TV -> Devotional using 12:12 TV -> Devotional using 12:12 12:12 - [In Context] Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:13 JFB -> Commentary on 12:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:13 PNT -> Commentary on 12:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:13 TSK -> Commentary on 12:13 TSK -> Entry for 12:13 WEN -> Notes on 12:13 NTB -> Commandments; Hospitality; Liberality; Poor; Religion TTT -> Conduct, Christian; Hospitality; Liberality; Poor, The EBD -> Fellowship SBD -> Hospitality PWP -> Devotional using 12:13 12:13 - [In Context] When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:14 JFB -> Commentary on 12:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:14 PNT -> Commentary on 12:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:14 TSK -> Commentary on 12:14 TSK -> Entry for 12:14 WEN -> Notes on 12:14 NTB -> Commandments; Enemy; Forgiveness; Meekness; Religion TTT -> Love to Man; Persecution; Revenge PWP -> Devotional using 12:14 12:14 - [In Context] If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don't curse them; pray that God will bless them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:15 JFB -> Commentary on 12:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:15 PNT -> Commentary on 12:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:15 TSK -> Commentary on 12:15 TSK -> Entry for 12:15 WEN -> Notes on 12:15 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Commandments; Communion; Kindness; Love; Religion; Weeping TTT -> Afflicted, Duty toward the; Communion of Saints; Compassion and Sympathy; Love to Man EBD -> Fellowship PWP -> Devotional using 12:15 TV -> Devotional using 12:15 TV -> Devotional using 12:15 TV -> Devotional using 12:15 TV -> Devotional using 12:15 TV -> Devotional using 12:15 TV -> Devotional using 12:15 12:15 - [In Context] When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:16 JFB -> Commentary on 12:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:16 PNT -> Commentary on 12:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:16 TSK -> Commentary on 12:16 TSK -> Entry for 12:16 WEN -> Notes on 12:16 NTB -> Commandments; Conceit; Confidence; False Confidence; Humility; Love; Pride; Religion; Unity TTT -> Pride; Revenge SBD -> Proverbs, Book of PWP -> Devotional using 12:16 TV -> Devotional using 12:16 TV -> Devotional using 12:16 TV -> Devotional using 12:16 12:16 - [In Context] Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!
FOOTNOTES: F78: Greek with brotherly love.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; PWP - Praying With Paul; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.