Romans 12:6 Cross References - NSB

⁶ We have gifts that differ according to the grace that is given to us. Whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

³⁴ »Look! I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will torture and kill. Others you will torment and persecute from city to city.

⁴⁹ »It is for this reason the wisdom of God said, ‘I send to them prophets and apostles and they will persecute and kill some of them.’

¹⁷ »It will come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out from my Spirit upon all flesh. (Greek: apo, from) Your sons and your daughters will prophesy (proclaim God’s Word). Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

²⁷ Prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch at that time. ²⁸ One of them was named Agabus. He indicated through the Spirit that a great famine was about to come on the entire earth. He said it would come to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

³² Judas and Silas, being prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

²⁴ A Jew named Apollos came to Ephesus. He was an Alexandrian who had a comprehensive knowledge of the scriptures and spoke eloquently. ²⁵ This man had been instructed in God’s way. Being fervent in spirit he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. ²⁶ He spoke boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him home and explained God’s word more accurately. ²⁷ When he decided to travel to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him. They wrote to the disciples to receive him. When he arrived he was a great help to those who by grace believed. ²⁸ He powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate showing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

⁹ Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied.

¹ There were prophets and teachers in the congregation at Antioch. This included: Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

¹¹ I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened,

³ I say through the grace given to me that every man among you should not think more highly of himself than he ought to think. But to think soberly, just as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.

⁵ He enriches you in every way, in all speaking, and in all knowledge. ⁶ The testimony of Christ was confirmed (verified) (established) in you. ⁷ You do not lack spiritual gifts as you wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁶ Brothers I have applied these things to myself and to Apollos for your sakes. That way you might learn the value of the saying: Do not go beyond the things written. None of you should be arrogant (self-important) against one another. ⁷ For who made you superior to (different than) another? What do you have that you did not receive? If you did receive it, why do you brag, as if you did not receive it?

⁷ I prefer that all men were as I am. But every man has his proper gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.

⁴ There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. ⁵ There are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. ⁶ And there are different operations, but it is the same God who works in all. ⁷ The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose. ⁸ For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; ⁹ To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the one Spirit; ¹⁰ To another the workings of miracles and to another prophesy. To another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues. ¹¹ But in all these the same Spirit works, making a distribution to each one as he (God) wills.

²⁸ God has appointed some in the congregation: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, abilities to direct, different tongues. ²⁹ Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? ³⁰ Do all have the gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? ³¹ Zealously seek (earnestly desire) the best gifts. Yet I show you a more excellent way.

² If I have the gift of prophesy, and know all secrets and all knowledge, and though I have all faith so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

¹ Pursue love, yet zealously desire spiritual gifts, especially prophesy (proclaiming God’s Word).

³ But the person who prophesies (proclaims God’s Word openly) speaks to men to build up, encourage and comfort. ⁴ The person who speaks in an unknown tongue enlightens himself; but he who declares God’s Word enlightens the entire congregation! ⁵ I would like it that you all speak with tongues, but I prefer that you prophesy. The person who announces (teaches) (preaches) God’s Word is greater than the person who speaks with tongues. The person who speaks with tongues should have an interpreter so the congregation may receive understanding and knowledge.

²⁴ But if all proclaim God’s Word and an unbeliever comes there he is convinced by all.

²⁹ Let two or three prophets speak and let the others listen.

³¹ You may all prophesy one by one (in turn) that all may learn, and all may be comforted. ³² Let the prophets control the spirits (minds) (mental disposition) of the prophets.

¹² For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does not have.

⁵ It was not made known to other generations of the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

¹¹ He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.

¹⁵ Let those of us who are mature have this attitude. If you have a different attitude God will show you how to think.

²⁰ Do not despise prophesying.

¹⁰ According to the gift you have received, minister among yourselves, as good stewards of the increased grace (divine influence) (love) of God. ¹¹ If any man speaks, speak as it were utterances of God. If any man ministers, minister with the strength which God supplies! May God be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. The glory and dominion belong to God forever and ever. Amen.