Romans 12:6

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Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

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Ambrosiaster

AD 400

Paul begins with prophecy, which is the first proof that our faith is rational, for believers prophesied when they received the Spirit. This is given in proportion to the recipient, that is, as much as is necessary for the purpose for which it is given. Commentary on Paul’s Epistles.

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Basil the Great

AD 379

No one has the capacity to receive all spiritual gifts, but the grace of the Spirit is given proportionately to the faith of each one.

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Diodorus of Tarsus

AD 390

“Prophecy” means primarily the explanation of things which are unclear, whether future or past, whether present or hidden. “Prophecy” may also refer to the interpretation of a prophet’s words. .

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Gennadius of Constantinople

AD 471

“In proportion to our faith” not only applies to prophecy but may be extended by analogy to all the gifts. .

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John Chrysostom

AD 407

Although prophecy is a grace, it does not flow forth freely at random but is given only in proportion to our faith.

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Tertullian of Carthage

AD 220

Much more aptly would they have matched the Christian with the elder, and the Jew with the younger son, "according to the analogy of faith"

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