Romans 12:13
to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
In Context
12in the hope rejoicing; in the tribulation enduring; in the prayer persevering;
14Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;
Cross References
Genesis 18:2and he lifteth up his eyes and looketh, and lo, three men standing by him, and he seeth, and runneth to meet them from the opening of the tent, and boweth himself towards the earth,
Psalms 41:1To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. O the happiness of him Who is acting wisely unto the poor, In a day of evil doth Jehovah deliver him.
Acts 4:35and were laying them at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was being made to each according as any one had need.
Acts 10:4and he having looked earnestly on him, and becoming afraid, said, 'What is it, Lord?' And he said to him, 'Thy prayers and thy kind acts came up for a memorial before God,
Romans 12:8or he who is exhorting — 'In the exhortation!' he who is sharing — 'In simplicity!' he who is leading — 'In diligence?' he who is doing kindness — 'In cheerfulness.'
1 Corinthians 16:1And concerning the collection that [is] for the saints, as I directed to the assemblies of Galatia, so also ye — 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 →