Romans 12:13
communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;
14Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Cross References
Genesis 18:2and he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood over against 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 that considereth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.
Acts 4:35and laid them at the apostles` feet: and distribution was made unto each, according as any one had need.
Acts 10:4And he, fastening his eyes upon him, and being affrighted, said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are gone up for a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, [let him do it] with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth 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 →