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Romans 12:13
13Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Romans 12:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Context of Romans 12:13
11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
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ταῖς χρείαις τῶν ἁγίων κοινωνοῦντες, τὴν φιλοξενίαν διώκοντες·Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Romans 12:13
- Romans 12:8if 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.
- Romans 15:25Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there.
- Psalms 41:1Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.
- Acts 4:35and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
- Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.
- Acts 10:4Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God.
- Acts 20:34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
- 2 Corinthians 9:1There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people.
- Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
- Philemon 1:7Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
- Hebrews 6:10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
- Hebrews 13:16And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- 1 John 3:17If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?
- Genesis 18:2Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low 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
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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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