Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the saints, and pursue hospitality.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12Rejoice in hope, persevere in tribulation, and persist in prayer.
14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.
Cross References
Acts 4:35They laid the money at the feet of the apostles, and the proceeds were distributed to anyone who had need.
Acts 10:4Staring at him intently, Cornelius was afraid and said, “What is it, Lord?” The angel said to him, “Yoʋr prayers and charitable acts have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
Romans 12:8if it is exhortation, he should exhort; if it is giving, he should do so generously; if it is leadership, he should do so diligently; if it is showing mercy, he should do so cheerfully.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, you must do what I have directed the churches of Galatia to do.
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 →