Romans 12:8

or 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.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

In Context

7or if service, let us attend to the service; he that teacheth, let him attend to teaching;

9Let your love be unfeigned. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good.

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Cross References

Job 31:16If I have refused the poor their desire, And caused the eyes of the widow to fail;

Psalms 101:1“A psalm of David.” I will sing of mercy and justice; To thee, O LORD! will I sing!

Proverbs 22:9He who hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, Because he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast thy bread upon the waters; for after many days thou shalt find it.

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 →

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