Romans 12:13
communicating to the necessities of the saints[12:13]; given to hospitality.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12in hope, rejoicing; in affliction, patient; in prayer, persevering;
14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Cross References
Acts 4:35and laid them at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to each one, according as he had need.
Acts 10:4And fixing his eyes on him, he was afraid, and said: What is it, Lord? And he said to him: Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorts, on the exhortation; he that gives, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that presides, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1NOW concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches 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 →