Romans 12:16

“Be of the same mind one towards another, etc..] Which is not to be understood of the sameness of their judgment, or of their agreement in sentiments, espousing the same doctrines, observing the same ordinances, and in the same manner, and attending to the same form of discipline; but of their having the same love, and being of the same accord and affection to one another, entertaining the same good opinion, or a better, of others than of themselves; and so the Syriac version renders the passage, “what ye think of yourselves, think also of your brethren”: think of one another, as equally interested in the love of God, redeemed by the blood of Christ, blessed with the same spiritual blessings…”

“Be--"Being" of the same mind one toward another--The feeling of the common bond which binds all Christians to each other, whatever diversity of station, cultivation, temperament, or gifts may obtain among them, is the thing here enjoined. This is next taken up in detail. Mind not--"not minding" high things--that is, Cherish not ambitious or aspiring purposes and desires. As this springs from selfish severance of our own interests and objects from those of our brethren, so it is quite incompatible with the spirit inculcated in the preceding clause. but condescend--"condescending" to men of low estate--or (as some render the words), "inclining unto the things that be lowly." But we prefer the…”

“Be of the same mind ... - This passage has been variously interpreted. “Enter into each other’s circumstances, in order to see how you would yourself feel.” Chrysostom. “Be agreed in your opinions and views.” Stuart. “Be united or agreed with each other.” Flatt; compare Philippians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 13:11. A literal translation of the Greek will give somewhat a different sense, but one evidently correct. “Think of, that is, regard, or seek after the same thing for each other; that is, what you regard or seek for yourself, seek also for your brethren. Do not have divided interests; do not be pursuing different ends and aims; do not indulge counter plans and purposes; and do not seek honors,…”

“Mind not high things - Desire not riches, honour, or the company of the great. Romans 12:17”

“12:16 All three exhortations in this verse use the Greek word phroneō (think). Paul addresses the need for right Christian thinking when it comes to our relationships with other Christians. • Live in harmony: Literally Think the same things. • Don’t be too proud: Literally Don’t think arrogant things.”

“of the: Rom 15:5, Rom 6:2; Ch2 30:12; Jer 32:39; Act 4:32; Co1 1:10; Phi 1:27, Phi 2:2, Phi 2:3; Phi 3:16, Phi 4:2; Pe1 3:8 Mind: Psa 131:1, Psa 131:2; Jer 45:5; Mat 18:1-4, Mat 20:21-28; Luk 4:6-11, Luk 22:24-27; Pe1 5:3; Jo3 1:9; Rev 13:7, Rev 13:8 condescend to men of low estate: or, be contented with mean things, Job 31:13-16, Job 36:5; Pro 17:5, Pro 19:7, Pro 19:17, Pro 19:22; Mat 6:25, Mat 6:26, Mat 11:5, Mat 26:11; Luk 6:20, Luk 14:13; Phi 4:11-13; Ti1 6:6-9; Heb 13:5; Jam 2:5, Jam 2:6 Be not: Rom 11:25; Pro 3:7, Pro 26:12; Isa 5:21; Co1 3:18, Co1 4:10, Co1 6:5, Co1 8:2; Jam 3:13-17 Romans 12:17”