Romans 12:13
sharing for the needs of the sanctified, pursuing love for strangers.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12rejoicing in hope, enduring tribulation, persevering in prayer,
14Bless those who persecute you. Bless ye and do not curse.
Cross References
Genesis 18:2And he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself to the earth,
Psalms 41:1Blessed is he who considers a poor man. LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.
Acts 4:35and placed them at the apostles' feet. And it was distributed to each, according as any man had need.
Acts 10:4And after gazing at him, and having become afraid, he said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thy charities have come up for a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8or he who exhorts, in the exhortation; he who gives, in simplicity; he who leads, in diligence; he who does mercy, in cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the sanctified, as I arranged for the congregations of Galatia, so also do ye.
Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21
Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →