Romans 12:3

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

In fulfillment of the charge with which I have been entrusted, I bid every one of you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think, but to think till he learns to think soberly--in accordance with the measure of faith that God has allotted to each.

Cross References

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood forward and began praying to himself in this way--'O God, I thank thee that I am not like other men-- thieves, rogues, adulterers--or even like this tax-gatherer.

John 3:34

For he whom God sent as his Messenger gives us God's own teaching, for God does not limit the gift of the Spirit.

Romans 1:5

Through him we received the gift of the Apostolic office, to win submission to the Faith among all nations for the glory of his Name.

Romans 11:20

True; it was because of their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is because of your faith that you are standing. Do not think too highly of yourself, but beware.

Romans 11:25

Brothers, for fear that you should think too highly of yourselves, I want you to recognize the truth, hitherto hidden, that the callousness which has come over Israel is only partial, and will continue only till the whole Gentile world has been gathered in.

Romans 12:16

Let the same spirit of sympathy animate you all, not a spirit of pride; be glad to associate with the lowly. Do not think too highly of yourselves.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working with me.

1 Corinthians 3:10

In fulfillment of the charge which God had entrusted to me, I laid the foundation like a skillful master-builder; but another man is now building upon it. Let every one take care how he builds;

1 Corinthians 7:17

In any case, a man should continue to live in the condition which the Lord has allotted to him, and in which he was when God called him. This is the rule that I lay down in every Church.

2 Corinthians 10:13

We, however, will not give way to unlimited boasting, but will confine ourselves to the limits of the sphere to which God limited us, when he permitted us to come as far as Corinth.

2 Corinthians 12:13

In what respect, I ask, were you treated worse than the other Churches, unless it was that, for my part, I refused to become a burden to you? Forgive me the wrong I thus did you!

2 Corinthians 12:7

It was for this reason, and to prevent my thinking too highly of myself, that a thorn was sent to pierce my flesh--an instrument of Satan to discipline me--so that I should not think too highly of myself.

Galatians 6:3

If a man imagines himself to be somebody, when he is really nobody, he deceives himself.

Ephesians 3:2

For you have heard, I suppose, of the responsible charge with which God entrusted me for your benefit,

Ephesians 3:4

And, by reading what I have written, you will be able to judge how far I understand this hidden purpose of God in Christ.

Ephesians 4:16

For from him the whole Body, closely joined and knit together by the contact of every part with the source of its life, derives its power to grow, in proportion to the vigor of each individual part; and so is being built up in a spirit of love.

Philippians 2:13

Remember it is God who, in his kindness, is at work within you, enabling you both to will and to work.

Colossians 1:29

It is for that I toil, struggling with all the energy which he inspires and which works powerfully within me.

Colossians 2:13

And to you, who once were 'dead,' by reason of your sins and your uncircumcised nature--to you God gave Life in giving life to Christ! He pardoned all our sins!

1 Timothy 1:14

and the loving-kindness of our Lord was boundless, and filled me with that faith and love which come from union with Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:15

But women will find their salvation in motherhood, if they never abandon faith, love, or holiness, and behave with modesty.

1 Timothy 2:9

I also desire that women should adorn themselves with appropriate dress, worn quietly and modestly, and not with wreaths or gold ornaments for the hair, or pearls, or costly clothing,

Titus 2:12

leading us to renounce irreligious ways and worldly ambitions, and to live discreet, upright, and religious lives here in this present world,

Titus 2:2

Teach that the older men should be temperate, serious, and discreet; strong in faith, love, and endurance.

Titus 2:4

that they should teach what is right, so as to train the younger women to love their husbands and children,

Titus 2:6

And so again with the younger men--impress upon them the need of discretion.

James 4:6

No; the gift that God gives is for a nobler end; and that is why it is said--'God is opposed to the haughty, but gives help to the humble.'

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:11

When any one speaks, let him speak as one who is delivering the oracles of God. When any one is endeavoring to serve others, let him do so in reliance on the strength which God supplies; so that in everything God may be honour ed through Jesus Christ--to whom be ascribed all honour and might for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.

1 Peter 5:5

Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'

1 Peter 5:8

Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.

3 John 1:9

I wrote a few lines to the Church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, declines to recognize us.