New English Translation
Romans 12:8
8if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.
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
6And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach; if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness. 9Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.
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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 from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, “Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it.”
- Acts 15:32Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.
- Acts 20:2After he had gone through those regions and spoken many words of encouragement to the believers there, he came to Greece,
- 1 Corinthians 14:3But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:3For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,
- 1 Timothy 4:13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
- Hebrews 10:25not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.
- Hebrews 13:22Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.
- Romans 12:13Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
- Deuteronomy 15:8Instead, you must be sure to open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs.
- Job 31:16If I have refused to give the poor what they desired, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
- Psalms 112:9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
- Proverbs 22:9A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.
- Ecclesiastes 11:1Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.
- Isaiah 32:5A fool will no longer be called honorable; a deceiver will no longer be called principled.
- Isaiah 58:7I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don’t turn your back on 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
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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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