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 Living Translation (NLT)If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

Context of Romans 12:8

6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in 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 kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;

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

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 13:15And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.”
• Acts 15:32Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words.
• Acts 20:2Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece
• 1 Corinthians 14:3But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:3For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.
• 1 Timothy 4:13Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
• Hebrews 10:25not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
• Hebrews 13:22And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.
• Romans 12:13distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
• Deuteronomy 15:8but you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs.
• Job 31:16“If I have kept the poor from their desire, Or caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
• Psalms 112:9He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.
• Proverbs 22:9He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.
• Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days.
• Isaiah 32:5The foolish person will no longer be called generous, Nor the miser said to be bountiful;
• Isaiah 58:7Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not 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