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

6Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; 7if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;

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

• exhortsπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• in his exhortationπαράκλησιςparaklēsis · encouragementG3874
• he who givesμεταδίδωμιmetadidōmi · to shareG3330
• liberalityἁπλότηςhaplotēs · opennessG572
• with diligenceσπουδήspoudē · diligenceG4710
• he who showsἐλεέωeleeō · to have mercyG1653
• cheerfulnessἱλαρότηςhilarotēs · cheerfulnessG2432

Cross-references for Romans 12:8

• Acts 13:15After the reading of the Law and the Prophets the synagogue officials sent to them, saying, “Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.”
• Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brethren with a lengthy message.
• Acts 20:2When he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece.
• 1 Corinthians 14:3But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:3For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;
• 1 Timothy 4:13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
• Hebrews 10:25not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
• Hebrews 13:22But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
• Romans 12:13contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
• Deuteronomy 15:8but you shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks.
• Job 31:16“If I have kept the poor from their desire, Or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
• Psalms 112:9He has given freely to the poor, His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.
• Proverbs 22:9He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.
• Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, for you will find it after many days.
• Isaiah 32:5No longer will the fool be called noble, Or the rogue be spoken of as generous.
• Isaiah 58:7Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry And bring the homeless poor into the house; When you see the naked, to cover him; And not to hide yourself from your own flesh?

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