Romans 12:13
relieving the wants of Christ’s People; devoted to hospitality.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;
14Bless your persecutors — bless and never curse.
Cross References
Acts 4:35And laid them at the Apostles’ feet; and then every one received a share in proportion to his wants.
Acts 10:4Cornelius fixed his eyes on him and, in great alarm, said: “What is it, Lord?” “Your prayers and your charities,” the angel answered, “have been an acceptable offering to God.
Romans 12:8the speaker to his exhortation. Let the man who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let him who is in authority exercise due diligence; let him who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.
1 Corinthians 16:1With reference to the Collection for Christ’s People, I want you to follow the instructions that I gave to the Churches in 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 →