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Not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think (mē huperphronein par' ho dei phronein). Indirect negative command after legō (I say). Play on the two infinitives phronein, to think, and huperphronein (old verb from huperphrōn, over-proud, here only in N.T.) to “over-think” with par' ho (beyond what) added. Then another play on phronein and sōphronein (old verb from sōphrōn, sober-minded), to be in one’s right mind (Mar 5:15; 2Co 5:13). Self-conceit is here treated as a species of insanity.
A measure of faith (metron pisteōs). Accusative case, the object of the verb emerisen. Each has his gift from God (1Co 3:5; 1Co 4:7). There is no occasion for undue pride.
To each man (hekastōi). Emphatic position before hōs (as) and emphasizes the diversity.