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

so in Christ we, though many, form one body,(A) and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts,(B) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(C) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(D) if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(E) if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(F) if it is giving, then give generously;(G) 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