Romans 12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Cross-reference
Romans 12:6-8 applies the humility and ‘measure of faith’ from verse 3 to the diversity of spiritual gifts.
Romans 15:15 also uses the phrase ‘grace given me by God’ — identical basis for Paul’s apostolic authority and exhortation.
In Romans 11:20, Paul warns against pride and commends standing by faith — directly reinforcing the call to not think too highly of oneself.
In Romans 11:25, Paul says 'lest you be wise in your own eyes' — the same warning against self-exaltation found here.
In Romans 15:16, the same 'grace given to me' enables Paul's priestly ministry to the Gentiles, showing the source of his apostolic service.
In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul again attributes his identity and labor to 'grace of God', modeling the humility he urges in Romans 12:3.
In Ephesians 4:7, 'grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift' parallels the 'measure of faith' assigned in Romans 12:3.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11 explains gifts are apportioned by the Spirit individually, echoing the same distribution of grace and faith in Romans 12:3.
2 Corinthians 12:7 shows Paul’s thorn was given to prevent conceit — a personal example of the humble thinking urged here.
1 Corinthians 4:8 sarcastically describes the Corinthians as already rich and reigning — a prideful mindset opposite to the sober judgment commanded here.
1 Corinthians 4:7 asks what we have that we didn't receive — reinforcing that no one has grounds to think more highly of themselves.
In Galatians 2:9, the leaders recognize 'the grace given to me', confirming Paul's apostolic calling that undergirds his teaching in Romans 12:3.
In 1 Corinthians 3:10, the identical phrase 'grace of God given to me' describes Paul's role as a skilled master builder, echoing his authority to teach.
In Ephesians 3:2, Paul refers to 'the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you', directly echoing the grace foundation of his authority.
Philippians 2:3-8 calls for humility like Christ’s, counting others better — the core attitude behind not thinking too highly of oneself.
Luke 18:11 depicts the Pharisee’s self-congratulatory prayer — the very attitude of thinking too highly that Romans 12:3 warns against.
In Ephesians 3:7, Paul calls himself a minister 'according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me', matching the grace given in Romans 12:3.
Matthew 18:1-4 teaches becoming like a child is essential for greatness — directly countering the haughty self-assessment warned against here.
Micah 6:8 calls for walking humbly with God — echoing the humility required to avoid thinking too highly of oneself.
Proverbs 26:12 says a man wise in his own eyes is worse than a fool — a strong parallel to 'not think of himself more highly'.
James 4:6 quotes that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble — directly reinforcing the call to sober, humble self-appraisal.
1 Peter 5:5 reinforces this call to humility with 'clothe yourselves with humility' and quotes 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'
3 John 1:9 gives a negative example: Diotrephes loves to be first — the opposite of the sober self-assessment commanded here.
In Ephesians 3:8, Paul emphasizes his humility ('least of all saints') and that grace was given him—directly illustrating Romans 12:3's call to sober judgment.
In 1 Corinthians 3:5, Paul calls leaders mere servants, reinforcing his point that no one should think too highly of themselves beyond their assigned role.
1 Corinthians 14:37 warns against a prophet thinking too highly of his authority — echoing Romans 12:3's call to sober judgment about one's gifts.
1 Corinthians 12:18 says God arranged each member as He chose — directly parallel to the 'measure of faith God assigned' in Romans 12:3.
1 Corinthians 7:17 says each should walk in the assignment God has given — paralleling the 'measure of faith' idea and discouraging prideful overreach.
1 Corinthians 4:6 directly warns against being 'puffed up' — the same attitude Paul addresses in Romans 12:3, urging sober thinking.
Luke 9:46 shows disciples arguing over who is greatest — the very pride Paul warns against, contrasting with the humility he commands.
Numbers 12:2 shows Miriam and Aaron thinking too highly of themselves, a direct example of the pride warned against in Romans 12:3.
Revelation 3:17 exemplifies the self-deception warned against — thinking oneself rich while being wretched, a concrete case of overestimating oneself.
John 3:34 says the Spirit is given 'without measure,' contrasting with the personal 'measure of faith' assigned to each believer in Romans 12:3.
1 Corinthians 12:16 shows the ear feeling inferior — the opposite error of thinking too little of oneself, complementing Paul's call for balanced self-view.
Ephesians 4:16 describes the body growing through each part's work, echoing the body metaphor and giftedness in Romans 12:3-8.
In 1 Timothy 1:14, Paul credits overflowing grace for faith and love — echoing that the measure of faith in this verse is a gift of grace.
Proverbs 25:27 calls seeking one's own glory not glorious — parallel to the prohibition against overestimating oneself.
1 Peter 4:11 says to serve by God's supplied strength — parallel to living according to the measure of faith God assigns, both emphasizing dependence.
Judges 8:2 shows Gideon humbly deflecting praise, exemplifying the sober judgment and humility called for in Romans 12:3.
Proverbs 16:19 praises a lowly spirit over pride — directly supporting the humble mindset urged in this verse.
Proverbs 16:18 warns that pride leads to destruction — a general wisdom parallel to the command against thinking too highly.