Romans 12:13

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“Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.”

What this verse means

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BSBPD

“Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Romans 12:13 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 18:2And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
  2. Genesis 19:1Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown,
  3. Psalms 41:1Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
  4. Matthew 25:35For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,
  5. Acts 4:35and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.
  6. Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
  7. Acts 10:4Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
  8. Acts 20:34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.
  9. Romans 12:8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
  10. Romans 15:25Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
  11. 1 Corinthians 16:1Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
  12. 1 Corinthians 16:15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
  13. 2 Corinthians 8:1Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
  14. 2 Corinthians 9:1Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
  15. 2 Corinthians 9:12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  16. Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
  17. 1 Timothy 3:2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
  18. 1 Timothy 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
  19. Titus 1:8Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
  20. Philemon 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  21. Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
  22. Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
  23. Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
  24. 1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

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