Romans 12:13
communicating to necessities of the saints; pursuing hospitality.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
14Bless them that persecute you; bless, and scold not.
Cross References
Acts 4:35and laying them at the feet of the apostles; and it was distributed to each as any one had need.
Acts 10:4And he looking upon him, and being afraid, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayer and thine alms have come up for a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; or he that giveth, with a single eye; he that presideth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1But concerning the contribution to the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, so you also 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 →