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 public reading of the law and the prophets the synagogue officials sent to them, saying: You men and brothers if you have a message of encouragement for the people speak.

Judas and Silas, being prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

He went to Greece after traveling through the area giving encouragement.

But the person who prophesies (proclaims God's Word openly) speaks to men to build up, encourage and comfort.

For our presentation (exhortation) is not based on error, or of uncleanness, or in deceit.

Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

Not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another, and even more, as you see the day approaching.

I urge you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation. I have written to you in few words.

Giveth

Contribute to the needs of the holy ones and practice hospitality.

Be generous to these poor people. Freely lend them as much as they need. Never be hardhearted and stingy with them.

If I have withheld anything that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

He gives freely to poor. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.

He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.

No one will think that a fool is honorable or say that a scoundrel is honest.

Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into the house? When you see the naked, should you cover him and not hide yourself from your own flesh?

Do not loudly announce it when you give to the poor. The hypocrites do this in the houses of worship and on the streets. They do this to be praised by men. Believe me, they have already been paid in full.

The King will answer: 'To the extent that you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me.'

He saw rich men putting their gifts into the treasury.

All those who believed stayed together. They held all things in common.

The apostles witnessed about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. Grace (God's loving kindness) was upon them all.

One of them was named Agabus. He indicated through the Spirit that a great famine was about to come on the entire earth. He said it would come to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

We make known to you brothers the grace of God that has been given to the congregations of Macedonia.

Having much affection for you, we were well pleased to impart the good news of God to you and also to share our lives with you. You have become very dear to us.

Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

With simplicity

This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.

Out of severe affliction they have an abundance of joy and their deep poverty abounds in the riches of their generosity.

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds will be lead away from the simplicity and the purity (cleanness) that is toward Christ.

Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of your heart, as to Christ.

Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, respecting God.

Ruleth

That is why you pay taxes. They are God's ministers continually serving this very purpose.

I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household; and that they may remain in the righteous and just way of Jehovah. Jehovah will bring to Abraham what he told him.

When he saw what was done the deputy believed. He was astonished at the teaching of God.

Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].

God has appointed some in the congregation: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, abilities to direct, different tongues.

We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.

one who manages well his own house, having his children in subjection with all seriousness;

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.

Shepherd the flock of God in your care. Exercise the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God. Do not do it for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

With diligence

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you are going.

Sheweth

Enjoy yourselves in the presence of Jehovah your God along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites who live in your cities, the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live among you. Enjoy yourselves at the place Jehovah your God will choose as a dwelling for his name.

The wicked borrows and does not pay back. But the righteous is gracious and gives.

You greeted the one who gladly does right and remembers your ways. You were angry because we sinned. We continued to sin for a long time. Can we still be saved?

Let each man do according as he has purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.

General references

The next day Moses settled disputes among the people. He was busy from morning till night.

The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose.