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

Sheweth

2 Corinthians 9:7

General references

1 Corinthians 12:7

Bible References

Exhorteth

After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the President of the Synagogue sent them this message--"Brothers, if you have any helpful words to address to the people, now is the time to speak."

Judas and Silas, who were themselves Prophets, further encouraged the Brethren by many an address, and strengthened their faith.

After going through those districts and speaking many encouraging words to the disciples, he went into Greece, where he stayed three months.

But he who preaches is speaking to his fellow men words that will build up faith, and give them comfort and encouragement.

Our appeal to you was not based on a delusion, nor was it made from unworthy motives, or with any intention of misleading you.

Till I come, apply yourself to public reading, preaching, and teaching.

And let us not, as some do, cease to meet together; but, on the contrary, let us encourage one another, and all the more, now that you see the Day drawing near.

I beg you, Brothers, to bear with these words of advice. For I have written only very briefly to you.

Giveth

Relieving the wants of Christ's People; devoted to hospitality.

Therefore, when you do acts of charity, do not have a trumpet blown in front of you, as hypocrites do in the Synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. There, I tell you, is their reward!

And the King will reply 'I tell you, as often as you did it to one of these my Brothers, however lowly, you did it to me.'

Looking up, Jesus saw the rich people putting their gifts into the chests for the Temple offerings.

All who became believers in Christ held everything for the common use;

The Apostles continued with great power to bear their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God's blessing rested upon them all abundantly.

One of them, named Agabus, came forward and, under the influence of the Spirit, foretold a great famine that was to spread over all the world--a famine which occurred in the reign of Claudius.

We would remind you, Brothers, of the love that God has shown to the Churches in Macedonia--

In our strong affection for you, that seemed to us the best way of sharing with you, not only God's Good news, but our very lives as well--so dear had you become to us.

Never grudge hospitality to one another.

With simplicity

Indeed, our main ground for satisfaction is this--Our conscience tells us that our conduct in the world, and still more in our relations with you, was marked by a purity of motive and a sincerity that were inspired by God, and was based, not on worldly policy, but on the help of God.

How, tired though they were by many a trouble, their overflowing happiness, and even their deep poverty, resulted in a flood of generosity.

Yet I fear that it may turn out that, just as the Serpent by his craftiness deceived Eve, so your minds may have lost the loyalty and purity due from you to the Christ.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters, with anxious care, giving them ungrudging service, as if obeying the Christ;

Slaves, always obey your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you, as if you had but to please men, but giving them ungrudging service, in your reverence for the Master.

Ruleth

This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.

When the Governor saw what had happened, he became a believer in Christ, being greatly impressed by the teaching about the Lord.

Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.

In the Church God has appointed, first, Apostles, secondly Preachers, thirdly Teachers; then he has given supernatural powers, then power to cure diseases, aptness for helping others, capacity to govern, varieties of the gift of 'tongues.'

We beg you, Brothers, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord's service, and give you counsel.

he should be a man who rules his own household well, and whose children are kept under control and are well-behaved.

Those Officers of the Church who fill their office well should be held deserving of especial consideration, particularly those whose work lies in preaching and teaching.

Do not forget your Leaders, the men who told you God's Message. Recall the close of their lives, and imitate their faith.

I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;

Sheweth

Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'

General references

To each man there is given spiritual illumination for the general good.