Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
or he who
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
giving, with generosity;
leading,
showing mercy, with cheerfulness.
International Standard Version
If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.
A Conservative Version
or he who exhorts, in the exhortation; he who gives, in simplicity; he who leads, in diligence; he who does mercy, in cheerfulness.
American Standard Version
or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Amplified
or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads,
An Understandable Version
Or, if our gift is encouraging others, we should devote ourselves to encouraging. Or, if our gift is sharing with others, we should do so generously. Or, if our gift is leading others, we should do so diligently. Or, if our gift is showing caring concern for others, we should do it cheerfully.
Anderson New Testament
or, if any exhorts, let him attend to exhortation; if any one gives, let him do it with sincerity; he that rules, with diligence: he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Bible in Basic English
He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a serious mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy.
Common New Testament
he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Daniel Mace New Testament
on exhortation: he that giveth, let him be disinterested; he that presideth, let him be diligent; he that sheweth mercy, let him do it with cheerfulness.
Darby Translation
or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.
Godbey New Testament
or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; or he that giveth, with a single eye; he that presideth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Goodspeed New Testament
the speaker, in his exhortation, the giver of charity, with generosity, the office-holder, with devotion, the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
John Wesley New Testament
He that imparteth, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with chearfulness.
Julia Smith Translation
Whether he beseeching, in supplication: he imparting, in simplicity; he placed before, in earnestness; he compassionating, in cheerfulness.
King James 2000
Or he that exhorts, on exhortation: he that gives, let him do it in simplicity; he that rules, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
if [it is] one who exhorts, by exhortation; one who gives, with sincerity; one who leads, with diligence; one who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Modern King James verseion
or he who exhorts, in the encouragement; or he who shares, in simplicity; or he who takes the lead, in diligence; or he who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let him that teacheth take heed to his doctrine; Let him that exhorteth give attendance to his exhortation; If any man give, let him do it with singleness; Let him that ruleth do it with diligence; If any man show mercy let him do it with cheerfulness.
Moffatt New Testament
the speaker his words of counsel; the contributor must be liberal, the superintendent must be in earnest, the sick visitor must be cheerful.
Montgomery New Testament
Let the teacher give himself to his teaching; and he who exhorts others to his exhortation. He who gives, let him do it in singleness of mind. He who rules, let him rule with diligence; and he who shows mercy must be cheerful.
NET Bible
if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.
New Heart English Bible
or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Noyes New Testament
or he that exhorteth, to exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that presideth over others, with diligence; he that doeth deeds of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Sawyer New Testament
if one exhorts in the exhortation, he that gives, with simplicity, he that rules, with diligence, he that exercises mercy, with cheerfulness.
The Emphasized Bible
Or he that exhorteth, in his exhorting, he that imparteth, let it be with liberality, he that taketh a lead, with diligence, he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Twentieth Century New Testament
The speaker to his exhortation. Let the man who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let him who is in authority exercise due diligence; let him who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.
Webster
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Weymouth New Testament
The teacher must do the same in his teaching; and he who exhorts others, in his exhortation. He who gives should be liberal; he who is in authority should be energetic and alert; and he who succours the afflicted should do it cheerfully.
Williams New Testament
or of one who encourages others, in the field of encouragement; or one who gives his money, with liberality; or one who leads others, with earnestness; or one who does deeds of charity, with cheerfulness.
World English Bible
or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Worrell New Testament
or he that exhorts, in his exhortation; he that imparts, let him do it with liberality; he that presides, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Worsley New Testament
he that distributeth, let him do it with integrity: he that presideth, with diligence: he that sheweth mercy, with chearfulness.
Youngs Literal Translation
or he who is exhorting -- 'In the exhortation!' he who is sharing -- 'In simplicity!' he who is leading -- 'In diligence?' he who is doing kindness -- 'In cheerfulness.'
Themes
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » With simplicity
Business life » Business virtues » Diligence
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Liberality » Should be exercised » With simplicity
Magistrates » Should » Be diligent in ruling
Mercy » Should be shown » With cheerfulness
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Variety Of Gifts In The Body Of Christ
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or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he who teaches on teaching;
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Cross References
2 Corinthians 9:7
Let each man do according as he has purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
1 Corinthians 12:28
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.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Acts 13:15
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.
Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, being prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
Genesis 18:19
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.
Deuteronomy 15:8-11
Be generous to these poor people. Freely lend them as much as they need. Never be hardhearted and stingy with them.
Deuteronomy 15:14
Supply him liberally from your flock and from your threshing floor and from your wine vat. Give to him as Jehovah your God has blessed you.
Deuteronomy 16:11
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.
Deuteronomy 16:14-15
Enjoy yourselves at the festival along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your cities.
Job 31:16-20
If I have withheld anything that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Psalm 37:21
The wicked borrows and does not pay back. But the righteous is gracious and gives.
Psalm 101:1-8
([Psalm of David]) I will sing of loving kindness and judgment. I will sing to you O Jehovah.
Psalm 112:9
He gives freely to poor. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.
Proverbs 22:9
He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
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.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
In the morning sow your seed. In the evening do not withhold your hand. For you do not know which shall prosper. Whether they both will alike be good.
Isaiah 32:5
No one will think that a fool is honorable or say that a scoundrel is honest.
Isaiah 32:8
But the noble man devises noble plans. He stands firm for what is honorable.
Isaiah 58:7-11
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?
Isaiah 64:5
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?
Matthew 6:2-4
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.
Matthew 25:40
The King will answer: 'To the extent that you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me.'
Luke 21:1-4
He saw rich men putting their gifts into the treasury.
Acts 2:44-46
All those who believed stayed together. They held all things in common.
Acts 4:33-35
The apostles witnessed about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. Grace (God's loving kindness) was upon them all.
Acts 11:28-30
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.
Acts 13:12
When he saw what was done the deputy believed. He was astonished at the teaching of God.
Acts 20:2
He went to Greece after traveling through the area giving encouragement.
Acts 20:28
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].
Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the holy ones and practice hospitality.
Romans 13:6
That is why you pay taxes. They are God's ministers continually serving this very purpose.
1 Corinthians 14:3
But the person who prophesies (proclaims God's Word openly) speaks to men to build up, encourage and comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:12
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.
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
We make known to you brothers the grace of God that has been given to the congregations of Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does not have.
2 Corinthians 9:11
You will be made rich in everything. And you can be generous on every occasion. This will cause thanksgiving to God through us.
2 Corinthians 9:13
The proof of this ministry is that they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the good news of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men.
2 Corinthians 11:3
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.
Ephesians 6:5
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.
Colossians 3:22
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.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our presentation (exhortation) is not based on error, or of uncleanness, or in deceit.
1 Thessalonians 2:8
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.
1 Timothy 3:4-5
one who manages well his own house, having his children in subjection with all seriousness;
1 Timothy 4:13
Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.
Hebrews 10:25
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.
Hebrews 13:7
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.
Hebrews 13:17
Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
Hebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation. I have written to you in few words.
Hebrews 13:24
Greet all those who rule over you, and all the holy ones. They in Italy greet you.
1 Peter 4:9-11
Be hospitable to one another without complaining.
1 Peter 5:2-3
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.