Romans 12:13 “Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.”

Romans 12:13

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

World English Bible

contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Distributing vnto the necessities of the Saintes: giuing your selues to hospitalitie.

Darby Translation

distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

Young's Literal Translation

to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.

Bible in Basic English

Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.

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Cross references

“Distributing”

Hebrews 13:16 2 Corinthians 9:12 1 John 3:17 Galatians 6:10 Hebrews 6:10 Acts 4:35

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

2 Corinthians 9:12 · BSB

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

1 John 3:17 · BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Galatians 6:10 · BSB

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For 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.

Acts 4:35 · BSB

and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

“given”

1 Peter 4:9 Hebrews 13:2 1 Timothy 3:2 1 Timothy 5:10 Titus 1:8 Genesis 18:2–8

1 Peter 4:9 · BSB

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Hebrews 13:2 · BSB

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

1 Timothy 3:2 · BSB

An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB

and 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.

Titus 1:8 · BSB

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

Genesis 18:2–8 · BSB

And 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.

Also

Matthew 25:35 1 Corinthians 16:15

Matthew 25:35 · BSB

For 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,

1 Corinthians 16:15 · BSB

You 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,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

14Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

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