Romans 12:8

Romans 12:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
• New International Version (NIV)if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
• English Standard Version (ESV)the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
• New King James Version (NKJV)he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Context of Romans 12:8

6According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts: If prophecy, use it according to the proportion of one’s faith; 7if service, use it in service; if teaching, in teaching; if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness. 9Let love be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good. 10Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.

Romans 12:8 word by word

εἴτε ὁ παρακαλῶν ἐν τῇ παρακλήσει, ὁ μεταδιδοὺς ἐν ἁπλότητι, ὁ προϊστάμενος ἐν σπουδῇ, ὁ ἐλεῶν ἐν ἱλαρότητι.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Orεἴτεeite · whetherG1535
• he that exhortethὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• he that exhortethπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• onἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• exhortationπαράκλησιςparaklēsis · encouragementG3874
• he that givethμεταδίδωμιmetadidōmi · to shareG3330
• simplicityἁπλότηςhaplotēs · opennessG572
• he that rulethπροΐστημιproistēmi · to set beforeG4291
• diligenceσπουδήspoudē · diligenceG4710
• he that sheweth mercyἐλεέωeleeō · to have mercyG1653
• cheerfulnessἱλαρότηςhilarotēs · cheerfulnessG2432

Cross-references for Romans 12:8

• Acts 13:15After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, you can speak.”
• Acts 15:32Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and sisters and strengthened them with a long message.
• Acts 20:2And when he had passed through those areas and offered them many words of encouragement, he came to Greece
• 1 Corinthians 14:3On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:3For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive.
• 1 Timothy 4:13Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching.
• Hebrews 10:25not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.
• Hebrews 13:22Brothers and sisters, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
• Romans 12:13Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality.
• Deuteronomy 15:8Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him enough for whatever need he has.
• Job 31:16If I have refused the wishes of the poor or let the widow’s eyes go blind,
• Psalms 112:9He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted in honor.
• Proverbs 22:9A generous person will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
• Ecclesiastes 11:1Send your bread on the surface of the water, for after many days you may find it.
• Isaiah 32:5A fool will no longer be called a noble, nor a scoundrel said to be important.
• Isaiah 58:7Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your house, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to ignore your own flesh and blood?

Commentaries on Romans 12:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Or he that exhorteth - ̔ , The person who admonished and reprehended the unruly or disorderly; and who supported the weak and comforted the penitents, and those who were under heaviness through manifold temptations. He that giveth - He who distributeth the alms of the Church, with simplicity - being influenced by no partiality, but dividing to each according to the necessity of his case. He that ruleth - ̔ ̈́, He that presides over a particular business…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8He that exhorteth - This word properly denotes one who urges to the practical duties of religion, in distinction from one who teaches its doctrines. One who presents the warnings and the promises of God to excite men to the discharge of their duty. It is clear that there were persons who were recognised as engaging especially in this duty, and who were known by this appellation, as distinguished from prophets and teachers. How long this was continued…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 3-8Verses 3-8 Pride is a sin in us by nature; we need to be cautioned and armed against it. All the saints make up one body in Christ, who is the Head of the body, and the common Centre of their unity. In the spiritual body, some are fitted for and called to one sort of work; others for another sort of work. We are to do all the good we can, one to another, and for the common benefit. If we duly thought about the powers we have, and how far we fail properly…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8give generously: See also 2 Corinthians 8:2; 9:11, 13.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-86-8. Having then gifts differing according to the grace given to us--Here, let it be observed, all the gifts of believers alike are viewed as communications of mere grace. whether--we have the gift of prophecy--that is, of inspired teaching (as in Ac 15:32). Anyone speaking with divine authority--whether with reference to the past, the present, or the future--was termed a prophet (Ex 7:1). let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith--rather, "of…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 12:8

• Alms
• Commandments
• Gifts from God
• Liberality
• Mercy
• Minister, Christian
• Poor
• Religion
• Responsibility
• Rulers

In the dictionaries

• Affectioned
• Cheerfulness
• Cleave
• Curse
• Dissimulation
• Distribute
• Fervent
• Honest
• Instant
• Kindly

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