Romans 12:7

King James Version (KJV)

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Translations

Romans 12:7 - Amplified Bible

[He whose gift is] practical service, let him give himself to serving; he who teaches, to his teaching;

Romans 12:7 - American Standard Version

or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;

Romans 12:7 - Bible in Basic English

Or the position of a Deacon of the church, let a man give himself to it; or he who has the power of teaching, let him make use of it;

Romans 12:7 - Darby Bible

or service, [let us occupy ourselves] in service; or he that teaches, in teaching;

Romans 12:7 - English Standard Version

if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;

Romans 12:7 - King James Version

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Romans 12:7 - La Biblia de las Americas

si el de servicio, en servir; o el que enseña, en la enseñanza;

Romans 12:7 - The Message

Romans 12:7 - New American Standard Bible

if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching;

Romans 12:7 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

si el de servicio, en servir; o el que enseña, en la enseñanza;

Romans 12:7 - World English Bible

or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

Romans 12:7 - Young's Living Translation

or ministration -- `In the ministration!` or he who is teaching -- `In the teaching!`

Romans 12:7 - Additional Comments

Note these gifts define different ways that Christians can ministry to the body, to each other.
Prophecy (vs 6) - to help others see in a unique way the concepts of God
Ministry (vs 7) - helping others with needs, like physical work or providing things like dinners, helping with shopping, etc.
Teaching (vs 7) - expounding on the Word of God, teaching the truths in it
Exhortation (vs 8) - encouraging, uplifting others
Gives (vs 8) - finding ways to present gifts to others, which could be money, or anything else people need
Leadership (vs 8) - provides organization and direction and purpose to others
Mercy (vs 8) - provides kindness and understanding, since people are hurting

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