Romans 12:13
Relieve the wants of the holy; be given to hospitality.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.
14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Cross References
Psalms 41:1“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” Happy is he who hath regard to the poor! The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Acts 4:35and laid them at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to every one, according as he had need.
Acts 10:4And he, looking steadily at him, and becoming affrighted, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms have come up for a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorteth, to exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that presideth over others, with diligence; he that doeth deeds of mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, according to the directions which I gave 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 →