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Berean Standard Bible

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.”

Romans 12:16

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This verse continues Paul's list of practical commands for the Roman church, a community that included Jews and Gentiles, slaves and free, people of different means. Tensions over status and background were a real risk.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

World English Bible (WEB)

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

of the same mind one toward another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; become not wise in your own conceit;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Unánimes entre vosotros: no altivos, mas acomodándoos á los humildes. No seáis sabios en vuestra opinión.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Vivan en armonía unos con otros. No sean arrogantes, sino traten como iguales a la gente humilde ¡y no se hagan como que lo saben todo!

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