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Romans 12:13

GenerosityThe stranger and outcastServing othersPoverty and the vulnerable

11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that 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)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Hebrews 13:16

    But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:12

    For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

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  • 1 John 3:17

    But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

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  • Galatians 6:10

    As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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  • Hebrews 6:10

    For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

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  • 1 Peter 4:9

    Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

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  • Hebrews 13:2

    Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

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  • 1 Timothy 3:2

    A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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