Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Cross-reference

Romans 11:25 uses the same phrase 'wise in your own conceits' warning against arrogance toward Israel—a direct parallel from the same epistle.

Romans 15:5 Parallel

Romans 15:5 prays for the same attitude of mind — the harmony Paul commands in the main verse.

Romans 11:20 directly warns against arrogance—reinforcing the same humility commanded in Romans 12:16.

Philippians 1:27 urges standing firm in one spirit and striving side by side — reinforcing the same harmony and shared purpose.

Acts 4:32 Parallel

Acts 4:32 shows the early church being one in heart and mind — a direct example of the harmony commanded in Rom 12:16.

1 Cor 1:10 echoes the call for unity and agreement, urging believers to be of the same mind — a direct parallel to 'live in harmony'.

1 Corinthians 3:18 says to become a fool to be wise—a Pauline parallel on the same humility needed to associate with the lowly.

1 Corinthians 4:10 contrasts the apostles as fools with the Corinthians who think themselves wise — echoing the warning against being 'wise in your own sight' in Romans 12:16.

1 Corinthians 8:2 warns that thinking you know something reveals ignorance — directly reinforcing the command not to be wise in your own sight.

3 John 1:9 Contrast

In 3 John 1:9, Diotrephes loves to be first and rejects authority — a clear negative example of the haughtiness warned against here.

Philippians 2:2 explicitly calls for being of the same mind, love, and accord — a near-identical exhortation to the harmony here.

Philippians 2:3 commands humility and counting others more significant — matching the 'do not be haughty' and associating with the lowly.

Philippians 4:2 directly appeals for two individuals to agree in the Lord — a specific application of the general call to harmony.

James 2:5 Parallel

James 2:5 declares that God chose the poor to be rich in faith—directly supporting Paul's call to associate with the lowly.

James 2:6 Contrast

James 2:6 rebukes dishonoring the poor—the opposite of Paul's command, reinforcing the same teaching by warning against the error.

James 3:13-17 contrasts earthly wisdom (envy, selfish ambition) with heavenly wisdom (peaceable, gentle) — directly expanding on the humility and lowliness of Romans 12:16.

1 Peter 3:8 Parallel

1 Peter 3:8 calls for unity of mind and a humble mind — directly echoing the virtues of harmony and lowliness commanded here.

1 Peter 5:3 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:3, Peter exhorts elders not to domineer but to be examples — a specific application of the humility and service commanded here.

In Luke 22:24-27, Jesus contrasts worldly ambition with true greatness as a servant — directly mirroring the call to associate with the lowly and not be haughty.

Luke 14:13 Parallel

Luke 14:13 directly commands inviting the poor to feasts, a concrete application of associating with the lowly.

Luke 6:20 Parallel

Luke 6:20 pronounces blessing on the poor, providing a theological basis for honoring and associating with the lowly.

In Matthew 20:21-28, Jesus rebukes the desire for status and commands servant leadership — a direct parallel to not being haughty and associating with the lowly.

In Matthew 18:1-4, Jesus teaches that the greatest in God's kingdom is the one who humbles himself like a child — directly reinforcing the call to humility here.

Jeremiah 45:5 warns against seeking great things for oneself — directly corresponding to the command not to be haughty and to associate with the lowly.

In Job 31:13-16, Job declares his justice toward servants and the poor — a direct example of associating with the lowly and not despising them.

Isaiah 5:21 Parallel

Isaiah 5:21 pronounces woe on those wise in their own eyes—another OT parallel to Paul's warning against pride.

Psalm 131:1 Parallel

Psalm 131:1 expresses a heart not lifted up and eyes not raised too high — matching the 'do not be haughty' and 'not wise in own sight'.

Psalm 131:2 Parallel

Psalm 131:2 describes a quiet, humble soul like a weaned child — reinforcing the call to lowliness and contentment.

Proverbs 3:7 is the OT source: 'Be not wise in your own eyes'—Paul directly echoes this wisdom.

Proverbs 26:12 warns that the self‑wise are worse off than fools—expanding the same proverb theme of humility.

Proverbs 17:5 warns against mocking the poor, reinforcing the call to humility and association with the lowly.

John 13:14 Parallel

John 13:14 models the humble service Jesus commands—associating with the lowly as Romans 12:16 calls for.

Proverbs 3:5 commands not to lean on your own understanding — the exact same idea as 'never be wise in your own sight' in Romans 12:16.

Proverbs 26:5 directly warns against a fool being 'wise in his own eyes' — the same phrase as Romans 12:16, reinforcing the danger of self-conceit.

Galatians 6:3 warns against thinking too highly of oneself—echoing the 'do not be conceited' of Romans 12:16.

2 Corinthians 13:11 calls for being of one mind and living in peace—the same harmony Romans 12:16 commands.

Proverbs 28:11 says a rich man is wise in his own eyes but a poor man with understanding sees through him — directly parallels the warning not to be wise in your own sight.

1 Timothy 6:4 describes the conceited person—illustrating the attitude Romans 12:16 warns us to avoid.

1 Corinthians 8:1 warns that knowledge puffs up—illustrating the conceit Romans 12:16 commands to avoid.

Jeremiah 32:39 Related theme

Jeremiah 32:39 speaks of God giving singleness of heart — a promise of inner unity mirroring the outward harmony commanded.

Proverbs 19:7 describes how the poor are abandoned by others, contrasting with the command to associate with them.

2 Chronicles 30:12 Related theme

2 Chronicles 30:12 describes God giving unity of heart — a parallel to the harmonious living Paul commands.