Romans 12:13

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

11not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Romans 12:13 word by word

ταῖς χρείαις τῶν ἁγίων κοινωνοῦντες, τὴν φιλοξενίαν διώκοντες·Read the interlinear

• contributingκοινωνέωkoinōneō · to participateG2841
• to the needsχρείαchreia · needG5532
• saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• practicingδιώκωdiōkō · to pursueG1377
• hospitalityφιλοξενίαphilonexia · hospitalityG5381

Cross-references for Romans 12:13

• Romans 12:8or the one who exhorts, in the work of exhortation; the one who gives, with generosity; the one who is in leadership, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
• Romans 15:25but now, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.
• Psalms 41:1Blessed is one who considers the helpless; The Lord will save him on a day of trouble.
• Acts 4:35and lay them at the apostles’ feet, and they would be distributed to each to the extent that any had need.
• Acts 9:36Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which when translated means Dorcas); this woman was excelling in acts of kindness and charity which she did habitually.
• Acts 10:4And he looked at him intently and became terrified, and said, “What is it, lord?” And he said to him, “Your prayers and charitable gifts have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
• Acts 20:34You yourselves know that these hands served my own needs and the men who were with me.
• 1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do as well.
• 2 Corinthians 8:1Now, brothers and sisters, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,
• 2 Corinthians 9:1For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
• Galatians 6:10So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
• Philemon 1:7For I have had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
• Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints.
• Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
• 1 John 3:17But whoever has worldly goods and sees his brother or sister in need, and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God remain in him?
• Genesis 18:2When he raised his eyes and looked, behold, three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed down 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

Topics related to Romans 12:13

• Commandments
• Hospitality
• Liberality
• Poor
• Religion

In the dictionaries

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

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