Romans 12:13
communicating to the necessities of the saints, given to hospitality.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12Rejoicing in hope, patient under affliction, persevering in prayer,
14Bless them that persecute you: bless them, I say, and do not curse them.
Cross References
Acts 4:35and laid them at the apostles feet; and distribution was made to every one according to their necessity.
Acts 10:4and he looking earnestly at him, and being afraid, said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up as a memorial before God.
Romans 12:8he that distributeth, let him do it with integrity: he that presideth, with diligence: he that sheweth mercy, with chearfulness.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.
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 →