Romans 12:13
Be liberal to needy saints. Practise hospitality.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12Rejoice in hope; be patient under affliction; continue stedfast in prayer.
14Bless your persecutors, bless, and curse not.
Cross References
Acts 4:35and distribution would be made to each according to his need.
Acts 10:4He stared at him in terror, and said, "What is it, Lord?" "Your prayers and your alms have risen for a memorial before God," answered the angel;
Romans 12:8Let the teacher give himself to his teaching; and he who exhorts others to his exhortation. He who gives, let him do it in singleness of mind. He who rules, let him rule with diligence; and he who shows mercy must be cheerful.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the offering for the saints, you also are to do as I directed the church of 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 →