Romans 12:13
Contributing to the saints who are in need; practicing hospitality.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; faithful in prayer;
14Bless those who persecute you: bless, and do not curse.
Cross References
Acts 4:35And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made to each according to his need.
Acts 10:4And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms have come up as a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8Or he who exhorts, in exhortation: he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have directed the churches of Galatia, so you do also.
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 →