Romans 12:8

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Romans 12:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, "Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it."

Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

After he had gone through those regions and spoken many words of encouragement to the believers there, he came to Greece,

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

Giveth

Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

Instead, you must be sure to open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs.

If I have refused to give the poor what they desired, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.

A fool will no longer be called honorable; a deceiver will no longer be called principled.

I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on your own flesh and blood!

Thus whenever you do charitable giving, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in synagogues and on streets so that people will praise them. I tell you the truth, they have their reward.

And the king will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.'

Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box.

All who believed were together and held everything in common,

With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.

One of them, named Agabus, got up and predicted by the Spirit that a severe famine was about to come over the whole inhabited world. (This took place during the reign of Claudius.)

Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,

with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

With simplicity

For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God -- not by human wisdom but by the grace of God -- we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.

that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.

But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his treachery, your minds may be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ,

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching -- like those who are strictly people-pleasers -- but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

Ruleth

For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants devoted to governing.

I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him."

Then when the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was greatly astounded at the teaching about the Lord.

Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, gifts of healing, helps, gifts of leadership, different kinds of tongues.

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

Remember your leaders, who spoke God's message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.

Give a shepherd's care to God's flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God's direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

With diligence

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

Sheweth

You shall rejoice before him -- you, your son, your daughter, your male and female slaves, the Levites in your villages, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows among you -- in the place where the Lord chooses to locate his name.

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

You assist those who delight in doing what is right, who observe your commandments. Look, you were angry because we violated them continually. How then can we be saved?

Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.

General references

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

To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.