Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
Cross References
Genesis 18:2He lifted up his eyes and looked, and saw that three men stood near him. When he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself to the earth,
Psalms 41:1Blessed is he who considers the poor. The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.
Acts 4:35and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
Acts 10:4He, fastening his eyes on him and being frightened, said, “What is it, Lord?” He said to him, “Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
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 →