Romans 12:13
Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.
14Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Cross References
Genesis 18:2And when he had lifted up his eyes, there appeared to him three men standing near him: and as soon as he saw them he ran to meet them from the door of his tent, and adored down to the ground.
Psalms 41:1Unto the end, a psalm for David himself.
Acts 4:35And laid it down before the feet of the apostles. And distribution was made to every one, according as he had need.
Acts 10:4And he, beholding him, being seized with fear, said: What is it, Lord? And he said to him: Thy prayers and thy alms are ascended for a memorial in the sight of God.
Romans 12:8He that exhorteth, in exhorting; he that giveth, with simplicity; he that ruleth, with carefulness; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye 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 →