Romans 12:13
relieving the wants of Christ’s people; devoted to hospitality.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;
14Bless your persecutors – bless and never curse.
Cross References
Genesis 18:2and, as he looked up, three men stood there before him. As soon as he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed to the ground
Psalms 41:1Happy are those who consider the weak; in the day of misfortune the Lord will deliver them.
Acts 4:35and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and then everyone received a share in proportion to his wants.
Acts 10:4Cornelius fixed his eyes on him and, in great alarm, said, ‘What is it, Lord?’ ‘Your prayers and your charities,’ the angel answered, ‘have been an acceptable offering to God.
Romans 12:8the counselor to their counsel. Let the person who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let the person who is in authority exercise due diligence; let the person who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.
1 Corinthians 16:1With reference to the collection for Christ’s people, I want you to follow the instructions that I gave to the churches in Galatia.
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 →