Christian Standard Bible
Romans 12:13
13Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality.
Romans 12:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
- New International Version (NIV)Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
- New King James Version (NKJV)distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
Context of Romans 12:13
11Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
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ταῖς χρείαις τῶν ἁγίων κοινωνοῦντες, τὴν φιλοξενίαν διώκοντες·Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Romans 12:13
- Romans 12:8if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.
- Romans 15:25Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem to serve the saints,
- Psalms 41:1Happy is one who is considerate of the poor; the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.
- Acts 4:35and laid them at the apostles’ feet. This was then distributed to each person as any had need.
- Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of charity.
- Acts 10:4Staring at him in awe, he said, “What is it, Lord?” The angel told him, “Your prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
- Acts 20:34You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and those who are with me.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1Now about the collection for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia:
- 2 Corinthians 9:1Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
- Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
- Philemon 1:7For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints — and by continuing to serve them.
- Hebrews 13:16Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
- 1 John 3:17If anyone has this world’s goods and sees a fellow believer in need but withholds compassion from him — how does God’s love reside in him?
- Genesis 18:2He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them, bowed to the ground,
Commentaries on Romans 12:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Distributing to the necessity of saints - Relieve your poor brethren according to the power which God has given you. Do good unto all men, but especially to them which are of the household of faith. Instead of , necessities, some ancient MSS. have , memorials; distributing to the memorials of the saints, which some interpret as referring to saints that were absent; as if he had said: Do not forget those in other Churches who have a claim on your bounty…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Distributing - The word used here denotes having things in “common” ͂ koinōnountesIt means that they should be communicative, or should regard their property as so far common as to supply the needs of others. In the earliest times of the church, Christians had all things in common (Notes, Acts 2:44), and felt themselves bound to meet all the needs of their brethren. One of the most striking effects of Christianity was to loosen their grasp on property…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-16Verses 9-16 The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. We must not only do that which is good, but we must cleave to it. All our duty towards one another is summed up in one word, love. This denotes the love of parents to their children; which is more tender…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13Share with the saints who are in need: The verb Paul uses is related to the Greek word koinōnia, which means “sharing” or “fellowship.” When fellow believers have needs, Christians should do more than give material help. They should also share life together, showing care, relationship, and mutual support that go beyond gifts alone.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. given to hospitality--that is, the entertainment of strangers. In times of persecution, and before the general institution of houses of entertainment, the importance of this precept would be at once felt. In the East, where such houses are still rare, this duty is regarded as of the most sacred character [Hodge].Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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