Romans 12:8

6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

7 if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
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.
WEB
or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
ASV
or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, [let him do it] with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
DARBY
or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.
BLB
and if exhorting, in the exhortation; giving, in generosity; leading, in diligence; showing mercy, in cheerfulness.
ÅB
den som formaner, på formaningen; den som utdeler, gjøre det med redelighet; den som leder, gjøre det med iver; den som viser barmhjertighet, gjøre det med glede!
OTB
er det å oppmuntre, så gi oppmuntring; er det å gi, gi med gavmildhet; er det å lede, gjør det med iver; er det å vise barmhjertighet, gjør det med glede.
B1930
eller om en skal formane, på formaningen; den som utdeler, gjøre det med ærlig hu; den som er forstander, være det med iver; den som gjør barmhjertighet, gjøre det med glede!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 9:7

    Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:17

    Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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  • 1 Timothy 3:4–5

    An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

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  • 1 Corinthians 12:28

    And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

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  • Acts 15:32

    Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

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  • Acts 13:15

    After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

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  • Hebrews 13:22

    I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–14

    But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

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