Romans 12:13
Share in the needs of the saints. Find many ways to show hospitality.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12Rejoice in certain hope, be patient in suffering, be faithful in prayer.
14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Cross References
Genesis 18:2He looked up and, behold, he saw three men standing across from him. When he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door and bowed low to the ground.
Psalms 41:1Blessed is he who is concerned for the weak; 1 in the day of trouble, Yahweh will rescue him. 1
Acts 4:35and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each one according to their need.
Acts 10:4Cornelius stared at the angel and was very frightened and said, “What is it, sir?” The angel said to him, “Your prayers and your gifts to the poor have gone up as a memorial offering into God's presence.
Romans 12:8If one's gift is encouragement, let him encourage. If one's gift is giving, let him do it generously. If one's gift is leading, let it be done with care. If one's gift is in showing mercy, let it be done with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the believers, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are 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 →