Romans 12:5
New International Version
so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

New Living Translation
so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

English Standard Version
so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

Berean Standard Bible
so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

Berean Literal Bible
so we, the many, are one body in Christ; and individually members one of another.

King James Bible
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

New King James Version
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.

New American Standard Bible
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually parts of one another.

NASB 1995
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

NASB 1977
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

Legacy Standard Bible
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another,

Amplified Bible
so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other].

Christian Standard Bible
in the same way we who are many are one body in Christ and individually members of one another.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
in the same way we who are many are one body in Christ and individually members of one another.

American Standard Version
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.

Contemporary English Version
That's how it is with us. There are many of us, but we each are part of the body of Christ, as well as part of one another.

English Revised Version
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In the same way, even though we are many individuals, Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.

Good News Translation
In the same way, though we are many, we are one body in union with Christ, and we are all joined to each other as different parts of one body.

International Standard Version
In the same way, even though we are many people, we are one body in the Messiah and individual parts connected to each other.

Majority Standard Bible
so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

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

New Heart English Bible
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

Webster's Bible Translation
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Weymouth New Testament
so collectively we form one body in Christ, while individually we are linked to one another as its members.

World English Bible
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
so we, the many, are one body in Christ, and members of one another—each one.

Berean Literal Bible
so we, the many, are one body in Christ; and individually members one of another.

Young's Literal Translation
so we, the many, one body are in Christ, and members each one of one another.

Smith's Literal Translation
So we, the many, are one body in Christ, and the members for one another.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So we being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Catholic Public Domain Version
so also we, being many, are one body in Christ, and each one is a part, the one of the other.

New American Bible
so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.

New Revised Standard Version
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
So also, we who are many, are one body in The Messiah, and each one of us is a member of the other.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
so we, the many, are one body in Christ, and members one of another.

Godbey New Testament
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and members one of another.

Haweis New Testament
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other.

Mace New Testament
so we who are many, make all but one body in Christ, and every member subservient to one another.

Weymouth New Testament
so collectively we form one body in Christ, while individually we are linked to one another as its members.

Worrell New Testament
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.

Worsley New Testament
so we who are many, are one body in Christ, and every one members of each other.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Living Sacrifices
4Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, 5so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. 6We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;…

Cross References
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. ...

Ephesians 4:4-6
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; / one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

1 Corinthians 10:17
Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf.

Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Ephesians 5:30
For we are members of His body.

John 17:21-23
that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.

1 Corinthians 6:15
Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never!

Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:16
and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people.

Colossians 1:18
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Ephesians 1:22-23
And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, / which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.


Treasury of Scripture

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Romans 12:4
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

1 Corinthians 10:17
For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

1 Corinthians 12:12-14,20,27,28
For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ…

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Romans 12
1. God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.
3. No man must think too well of himself;
6. but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed.
9. Love, and many other duties are required of us.
19. Revenge is especially forbidden.














so in Christ
The phrase "in Christ" is central to Pauline theology, emphasizing the believer's union with Jesus. The Greek term "en Christō" signifies a profound spiritual reality where believers are incorporated into the life and body of Christ. Historically, this concept was revolutionary, breaking down barriers between Jews and Gentiles, and uniting all believers under the lordship of Christ. This unity in Christ is not merely a metaphor but a transformative reality that redefines identity and purpose.

we who are many
This phrase acknowledges the diversity within the body of believers. The Greek word "polloi" means "many" or "numerous," highlighting the vast and varied nature of the Christian community. In the early church, this diversity included different ethnicities, social statuses, and spiritual gifts. The acknowledgment of "many" underscores the inclusivity of the gospel, inviting all to partake in the new covenant through faith in Christ.

are one body
The imagery of "one body" is a powerful metaphor for the church, emphasizing unity amidst diversity. The Greek word "sōma" refers to a physical body, illustrating how believers, though many, function as a single entity. This concept is rooted in the idea that just as a body has many parts working together, so too does the church operate in harmony when each member fulfills their role. Historically, this metaphor would have resonated with Roman audiences familiar with the importance of unity and cooperation in society.

and each member
The term "member" comes from the Greek "melos," meaning a part or limb of a body. This highlights the individuality and unique contribution of each believer within the church. In the early Christian context, this was a radical departure from societal norms that often valued individuals based on status or wealth. Instead, Paul emphasizes that every believer, regardless of background, has a vital role to play in the body of Christ.

belongs to one another
This phrase underscores the interconnectedness and mutual responsibility of believers. The Greek word "allelōn" means "one another," indicating a reciprocal relationship. In the historical context of the early church, this mutual belonging fostered a sense of community and support, essential for survival and growth amidst persecution. Scripturally, this reflects the call to love, serve, and bear with one another, as outlined in other Pauline writings. This belonging is not optional but a fundamental aspect of Christian identity, calling believers to live in harmony and unity.

(5) In Christ.--Christ is the unifying principle in the Church, just as the personality or will is the unifying principle in man.

Every one.--A somewhat peculiar phrase in the Greek, not found in this form in classical writers, meaning "as individuals."

Members one of another.--Strictly speaking, the members are called members in their relation to the body, and not in their relation to each other. We should say, rather, "fellow-members with one another."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
so
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Christ
Χριστῷ (Christō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

we who are
ἐσμεν (esmen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

many
πολλοὶ (polloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

[are] one
ἓν (hen)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

body,
σῶμά (sōma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

each
καθ’ (kath’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

member
μέλη (melē)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3196: A bodily organ, limb, member. Of uncertain affinity; a limb or part of the body.

[belongs to] one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

another.
ἀλλήλων (allēlōn)
Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 240: One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.


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