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

Sheweth

2 Corinthians 9:7

General references

1 Corinthians 12:7

Bible References

Exhorteth

And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation to the people, deliver it.

And Judas and Silas being prophets also themselves, exhorted and established: the brethren by many discourses.

And having passed through those parts, and given them much exhortation, he came into Greece.

But he, that prophesieth, speaketh edification, and exhortation, and comfort to men.

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of impurity, nor in guile:

Till I come attend to reading, to exhortation, and teaching.

not forsaking our assemblies, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more as ye see the day approaching.

I beseech you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation: as I have written to you in brief.

Giveth

communicating to the necessities of the saints, given to hospitality.

Therefore when thou dost an alms-deed, do not proclaim it abroad, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may be applauded by men. Verily I tell you, they have their reward.

And the king replying will say unto them, Verily I declare unto you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of the lest of these my brethren, ye did it to me.

And He looked up and saw the rich people bringing their gifts to the treasury:

And all that believed were together, and had all things common.

And with great power did the apostles give their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

And one of them, named Agabus, stood up and signified by the Spirit, that there would be a great famine over all the earth: which accordingly came to pass in the reign of Claudius Cesar.

Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God conferred on the churches of Macedonia:

so we, being affectionately desirous of you, were willing to impart to you, not only the gospel of God, but even our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

Be hospitable one to another, without grudging;

With simplicity

For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and pious sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and especially towards you.

how in a great trial of affliction, their abundant chearfulness and their deep poverty, hath munificently shewn the riches of their bounty.

But I fear least as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the purity that is in Christ.

Servants, obey them that are your masters according to the flesh, with reverential fear, in the simplicity of your heart, as unto Christ:

Servants, be obedient in all things to your lawful masters, not with eye-service as men-pleasers, but in uprightness of heart, fearing God; and whatever service ye do,

Ruleth

For you pay them tribute also for this reason; because they are God's ministers, continually attending hereunto.

Then the proconsul, seeing what was done, believed, being struck with admiration at the doctrine of the Lord.

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the holy Spirit hath appointed you bishops, to feed the church of God, which He purchased with his own blood.

And God hath placed you accordingly in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miraculous powers, then gifts of healing, helps, governments, and various kinds of tongues.

And we entreat you, brethren, to respect those that labour among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and instruct you;

not covetous, governing his own family well, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Let the elders, who preside well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially those that labour in preaching and teaching.

Remember your guides, who spake the word of God to you; whose faith imitate, considering the happy end of their conversation.

taking the episcopal charge of it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for shameful lucre, but with a ready mind:

Sheweth

Let every one give as he chuses in his own heart; not with reluctance, or constraint: for God loveth a chearful giver.

General references

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the advantage of all.