Romans 12:3

New International Reader's Version

God’s grace has been given to me. So here is what I say to every one of you. Don’t think of yourself more highly than you should. Be reasonable when you think about yourself. Keep in mind the faith God has given to each of you.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:27

It isn’t good for you to eat too much honey. And you shouldn’t try to search out matters too deep for you.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Don’t claim to be better than you are. And don’t claim to be wiser than you are. Why destroy yourself?

Micah 6:8

The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must act with justice. You must love to show mercy. And you must be humble as you live in the sight of your God.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed. ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people,’ he said. ‘I am not like robbers or those who do other evil things. I am not like those who commit adultery. I am not even like this tax collector.

John 3:34

The one whom God has sent speaks God’s words. That’s because God gives the Holy Spirit without limit.

Romans 1:5

We received grace because of what Jesus did. He made us apostles to the Gentiles. We must invite all of them to obey God by trusting in Jesus. We do this to bring glory to him.

Romans 11:20

That’s true. But they were broken off because they didn’t believe. You stand only because you do believe. So don’t be proud, but tremble.

Romans 11:25

Brothers and sisters, here is a mystery I want you to understand. It will keep you from being proud. Part of Israel has refused to obey God. That will continue until the full number of Gentiles has entered God’s kingdom.

Romans 12:16

Agree with one another. Don’t be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren’t considered important. Don’t think that you are better than others.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But because of God’s grace I am what I am. And his grace was not wasted on me. No, I have worked harder than all the other apostles. But I didn’t do the work. God’s grace was with me.

1 Corinthians 3:10

God has given me the grace to lay a foundation as a wise builder. Now someone else is building on it. But each one should build carefully.

1 Corinthians 7:17

But each believer should live in whatever situation the Lord has given them. Stay as you were when God chose you. That’s the rule all the churches must follow.

2 Corinthians 10:13

But I won’t brag more than I should. God himself has given me an opportunity for serving. I will only brag about what I have done with that opportunity. This opportunity for serving also includes you.

2 Corinthians 12:13

How were you less important than the other churches? The only difference was that I didn’t cause you any expense. Forgive me for that wrong!

2 Corinthians 12:7

God has shown me amazing and wonderful things. People should not think more of me because of it. So I wouldn’t become proud of myself, I was given a problem. This problem caused pain in my body. It is a messenger from Satan to make me suffer.

Galatians 6:3

If anyone thinks they are somebody when they are nobody, they are fooling themselves.

Ephesians 3:2

I am sure you have heard that God appointed me to share his grace with you.

Ephesians 3:4

By reading about this mystery, you will be able to understand what I know. You will know about the mystery of Christ.

Ephesians 4:16

He makes the whole body grow and build itself up in love. Under the control of Christ, each part of the body does its work. It supports the other parts. In that way, the body is joined and held together.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you. He wants your plans and your acts to fulfill his good purpose.

Colossians 1:29

That’s what I’m working for. I work hard with all the strength of Christ. His strength works powerfully in me.

Colossians 2:13

At one time you were dead in your sins. Your desires controlled by sin were not circumcised. But God gave you new life together with Christ. He forgave us all our sins.

1 Timothy 1:14

Our Lord poured out more and more of his grace on me. Along with it came faith and love from Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:15

Will women be saved by having children? Only if they keep on believing, loving, and leading a holy life in a proper way.

1 Timothy 2:9

In the same way, I want the women to be careful how they dress. They should wear clothes that are right and proper. They shouldn’t wear their hair in very fancy styles. They shouldn’t wear gold or pearls. They shouldn’t wear clothes that cost a lot of money.

Titus 2:12

His grace teaches us to say no to godless ways and sinful desires. We must control ourselves. We must do what is right. We must lead godly lives in today’s world.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men that in anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of respect. They must control themselves. They must have true faith. They must love others. They must not give up.

Titus 2:4

Then they can advise the younger women to love their husbands and children.

Titus 2:6

In the same way, help the young men to control themselves.

James 4:6

But God continues to give us more grace. That’s why Scripture says, “God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are humble.” (Proverbs 3:34)

1 Peter 1:13

So be watchful, and control yourselves completely. In this way, put your hope in the grace that lies ahead. This grace will be brought to you when Jesus Christ returns.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do it as one speaking God’s words. If anyone serves, they should do it with the strength God provides. Then in all things God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. So be watchful and control yourselves. Then you may pray.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, I’m speaking to you who are younger. Follow the lead of those who are older. All of you, put on a spirit free of pride toward one another. Put it on as if it were your clothes. Do this because Scripture says, “God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are humble.” (Proverbs 3:34)

1 Peter 5:8

Be watchful and control yourselves. Your enemy the devil is like a roaring lion. He prowls around looking for someone to swallow up.

3 John 1:9

I wrote to the church. But Diotrephes will not welcome us. He loves to be the first in everything.