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Romans 12:13
13distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to 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
11as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord. 12As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering: distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. 14Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. 15Rejoice with those that rejoice, weep with those that weep.
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Cross-references for Romans 12:13
- Romans 12:8or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.
- Romans 15:25but now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
- Psalms 41:1Blessed is he that understandeth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.
- Acts 4:35and laid it at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to each according as any one might have need.
- Acts 9:36And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
- Acts 10:4But he, having fixed his eyes upon him, and become full of fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms have gone up for a memorial before God.
- Acts 20:34Yourselves know that these hands have ministered to my wants, and to those who were with me.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so do ye do also.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1But we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia;
- 2 Corinthians 9:1For concerning the ministration which [is] for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.
- Galatians 6:10So then, as we have occasion, let us do good towards all, and specially towards those of the household of faith.
- Philemon 1:7For we have great thankfulness and encouragement through thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
- Hebrews 6:10For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and [still] ministering.
- Hebrews 13:16But of doing good and communicating [of your substance] be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- 1 John 3:17But whoso may have the world's substance, and see his brother having need, and shut up his bowels from him, how abides the love of God in him?
- Genesis 18:2And he lifted up his eyes and saw, and behold, three men standing near him. And when he saw [them], he ran to meet them from the tent-door, and bowed himself to the earth,
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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