However, since we have gifts that (A)differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them properly: if (B)prophecy, [a]in proportion to one’s faith; if [b](C)service, in the act of serving; or the one who (D)teaches, in the act of teaching; or the one who [c](E)exhorts, in the work of [d]exhortation; the one who gives, with [e](F)generosity; (G)the one who [f]is in leadership, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with (H)cheerfulness.

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  1. Romans 12:6 Or in agreement with the faith
  2. Romans 12:7 Or office of service
  3. Romans 12:8 Or encourages
  4. Romans 12:8 Or encouragement
  5. Romans 12:8 Or sincere concern
  6. Romans 12:8 Or provides care

We have different gifts,(A) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(B) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(C) if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(D) if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(E) if it is giving, then give generously;(F) if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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  1. Romans 12:6 Or the
  2. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others

24 And all the earth was seeking the [a]attention of Solomon, (A)to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

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  1. 1 Kings 10:24 Lit face

24 The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom(A) God had put in his heart.

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Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith (A)supply (B)moral [a]excellence, and in your moral excellence, (C)knowledge,

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  1. 2 Peter 1:5 Or virtue

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;(A)

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For (A)the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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For the Lord gives wisdom;(A)
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.(B)

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