Romans 12:13

Romans 12:13

11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

12 ^arejoicing in hope, ^bpatient in tribulation, ^ccontinuing steadfastly in prayer;

13 ^adistributing to the needs of the saints, ^bgiven to hospitality.

14 ^aBless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

15 ^aRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

16 ^aBe of the same mind toward one another. ^bDo not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

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Communicating (koinwnountev). "Contributing." From koinwnew for which see II Corinthians 9:13. Paul had raised a great collection for the poor saints in Jerusalem.

Given to hospitality (thn filocenian diwkontev). "Pursuing (as if in a chase or hunt) hospitality" (filocenia, old word from filocenov, fond of strangers, filov and cenov as in I Timothy 3:2). In N.T. only here and Hebrews 13:2. See II Corinthians 3:1. They were to pursue (diwkw) hospitality as their enemies pursued (diwkontav) them.

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