Romans 12:7 net — If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;

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"If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;"

— Romans 12:7, NET Bible

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Romans 12 — Context

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For just as in one body we have many members, and not all the members serve the same function,

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so we who are many are one body in Christ, and individually we are members who belong to one another.

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And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith.

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If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;

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if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

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Conduct in Love Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.

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Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

Romans 12:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 12:7 say?
Romans 12:7 in the NET Bible reads: “If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;”
Where is Romans 12:7 in the Bible?
Romans 12:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 7.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 12:7.
What translation should I read Romans 12:7 in?
Romans 12:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 12:7?
Romans 12:7 reads (NET): “If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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