^{4 Ref} For, as we have a number of parts in one body, but all the parts have not the same use,

^{5 Ref} So we, though we are a number of persons, are one body in Christ, and are dependent on one another;

^{6 Ref} And having different qualities by reason of the grace given to us, such as the quality of a prophet, let it be made use of in relation to the measure of our faith;

^{7 Ref} 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;

^{8 Ref} He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a serious mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy.