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Romans 12:13

GenerosityThe stranger and outcastServing othersPoverty and the vulnerable

11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

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BSB
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
KJV
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
WEB
contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
ASV
communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
DARBY
distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
BLB
contributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.
ÅB
Hjelp de hellige i deres nød; streb etter gjestfrihet!
OTB
Bidra til de helliges behov og praktiser gjestfrihet.
B1930
Ta eder av de hellige i deres trang; legg vinn på gjestfrihet!

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Hebrews 13:16

    And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:12

    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

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  • 1 John 3:17

    If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

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  • Galatians 6:10

    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

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  • Hebrews 6:10

    For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

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  • 1 Peter 4:9

    Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

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  • Hebrews 13:2

    Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

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  • 1 Timothy 3:2

    An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

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