Romans 12:5 (NIV) so in Christ we who are 
many form one body, and each member belongs to 
all the others.  

Romans 12:5 (NLT) so it is with Christs 
body. We are many parts of one body, and we all 
belong to each other.  

Romans 12:5 (AMP) So we, numerous as we are, 
are one body in Christ (the Messiah) and 
individually we are parts one of another [mutually 
dependent on one another].  

Romans 12:5 (TPT) And so it is in the body 
of Christ. For though we are many, we've all 
been mingled into one body in Christ. This means 
that we are all vitally joined to one another, 
with each contributing to the others.  

INTRODUCTION

Paul uses the concept of the human body to 
teach how Christians should live and work 
together. Just as the parts of the body function under 
the direction of the brain, so Christians are to 
work together under the command and authority of 
Jesus Christ (see 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; 
Ephesians 4:1-16). [Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   My coauthor and friend, Beth, often tells 
me she'd like to have a more outgoing 
personality. "I have to think about everything I say and 
always second-guess myself. I wish I were more 
spontaneous, like you." 
   But I disagree. I may act and speak 
quickly, but that impetuousness gets me into trouble 
more often than I care to admit. I pray - a lot - 
to control my words and impulses. Actually, 
when I think about it, I should be more like 
her. 
   Beth is the perfect balance for my 
gregarious, bold nature. Just having her in the same 
room with me is calming and helps me focus. Her 
insights and wisdom, spoken in a soothing tone, often 
keep me from making foolish mistakes. 
   Jesus knew what He was doing when He made 
each of us unique and then gave us friends with 
opposite personalities. Even Jesus's own close 
friends were a wild mix: impetuous Peter, sensitive 
John, left-brained Thomas. Jesus, alone, is the 
perfect blend of qualities. 
   Aha. Rather than Beth and I aspiring to 
act more like each other, our best bet is to be 
more like Jesus. Jeanette Levellie 
   Faith Step: Read a story about Jesus's 
life from one of the gospels: Matthew, Mark, 
Luke, or John. Afterward, tell the Lord a quality 
of His character you 'd like to develop. 
[Mornings With Jesus 2023 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

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