Romans 12:8

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Romans 12:8

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Summary

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.

Exhorteth

Giveth

With simplicity

Colossians 3:22

Ruleth

With diligence

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Sheweth

General references

Exodus 18:13

1 Corinthians 12:7

Bible References

Exhorteth

After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders asked them, "Brothers, if you have any message of encouragement for the people, you may speak."

Then Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, said a lot to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

He went through those regions and encouraged the people with everything he had to say. Then he went to Greece

But the person who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding, encouragement, and comfort.

For our appeal to you does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery.

Until I arrive, give your full concentration to the public reading of Scripture, to exhorting, and to teaching.

not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another even more as you see the day of the Lord coming nearer.

I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.

Giveth

Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.

Instead, be sure to open your hand to him and lend him enough to lessen his need.

"If I refused to grant the desire of the poor or exhausted the eyes of the widow,

He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.

People will no longer call a fool noble, nor will a bad person be declared honorable.

Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"

So whenever you give to the poor, don't blow a trumpet before you like the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets so that they will be praised by people. I tell all of you with certainty, they have their full reward!

The king will answer them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you did it for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.'

Now Jesus looked up and saw rich people dropping their gifts into the offering box.

All the believers were united and shared everything with one another.

With great power, the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was on them all,

One of them named Agabus got up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine all over the world. This happened during the reign of Claudius.

We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia.

We cared so deeply for you that we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but our very lives. That is how dear you were to us.

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

With simplicity

For this is what we boast about: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world with pure motives and godly sincerity, without earthly wisdom but with God's grace especially toward you.

In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous.

However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pure devotion to the Messiah.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear, trembling, and sincerity, as when you obey the Messiah.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched in order to please them, but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

Ruleth

This is also why you pay taxes. For rulers are God's servants faithfully devoting themselves to their work.

Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."

When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was astonished at the Lord's teaching.

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.

God has appointed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then those who perform miracles, those who have gifts of healing, those who help others, administrators, and those who speak various kinds of languages.

Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.

He must manage his own family well and have children who are submissive and respectful in every way.

Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.

Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.

With diligence

Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.

Sheweth

Rejoice in the presence of the LORD your God with your son, daughter, male and female slaves, the descendants of Levi who is in your city, the stranger, the orphan, and the widow among you, at the place where the LORD your God will choose to establish his name.

The wicked borrow but never pay back; but the righteous are generous and give.

You come to the aid of those who gladly do what's right, To those who remember you in your ways. See, you were angry, and we sinned against them for a long time, but we will be saved.

Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.

General references

The next day Moses sat down to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from morning until evening.

To each person has been given the ability to manifest the Spirit for the common good.