Rom 12:3 | RWP | e4.org | Not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think ( μη υπερφρονειν παρ' ο δε φρονειν ). Indirect negative command after λεγω (I say). Play on the two infinitives φρονειν , to think, and υπερφρονειν (old verb from υπερφρων , over-proud, here only in N.T.) to "over-think" with παρ' ο (beyond what) added. Then another play on φρονειν and σωφρονειν (old verb from σωφρων , sober-minded), to be in one's right mind ( ; ). Self-conceit is here treated as a species of insanity. A measure of faith ( μετρον πιστεως ). Accusative case, the object of the verb εμερισεν . Each has his gift from God ( ; ). There is no occasion for undue pride. To each man ( εκαστω ). Emphatic position before ως (as) and emphasizes the diversity.

‏ Romans 12:3

Not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think ( μη υπερφρονειν παρ' ο δε φρονειν ). Indirect negative command after λεγω (I say). Play on the two infinitives φρονειν, to think, and υπερφρονειν (old verb from υπερφρων, over-proud, here only in N.T.) to "over-think" with παρ' ο (beyond what) added. Then another play on φρονειν and σωφρονειν (old verb from σωφρων, sober-minded), to be in one's right mind (Mr 5:15; 2Co 5:13). Self-conceit is here treated as a species of insanity.

A measure of faith ( μετρον πιστεως ). Accusative case, the object of the verb εμερισεν. Each has his gift from God (1Co 3:5; 4:7). There is no occasion for undue pride.

To each man ( εκαστω ). Emphatic position before ως (as) and emphasizes the diversity.