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Romans 12:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Stay on the same wavelength with each other. Don't chase after status or think you're too good for people who seem 'beneath' you, actually connect with them. And please, don't think you've got it all figured out.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Keep your ego in check and your heart open to everyone, not just the people who can do something for you.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans to guide a diverse group of believers in a city marked by strict social hierarchies and cultural divisions. He was addressing the need for unity in the early church, where pride and status-seeking could lead to conflicts among Jews and Gentiles. This verse fits into Paul's broader exhortation in Romans 12 for Christians to live out their faith through humble and practical actions.

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