Romans 12:13
distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering:
14Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Cross References
Genesis 18:2And he lifted up his eyes and saw, and behold, three men standing near him. And when he saw [them], he ran to meet them from the tent-door, and bowed himself to the earth,
Psalms 41:1{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} Blessed is he that understandeth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.
Acts 4:35and laid it at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to each according as any one might have need.
Acts 10:4But he, having fixed his eyes upon him, and become full of fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms have gone up for a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so do *ye* do also.
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 →