Romans 12:13, Romans 12:8 ESV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 12:12-18

Romans 12:12-18 . Rejoicing in hope Of perfect holiness and everlasting happiness; or of the glory of God; (Romans 5:2;) and of eternal life, Titus 1:2; patient in tribulation To which you may be exposed for the cause of Christ, or in whatever you may be called to suffer, according to the wise disposals of God’s gracious providence; continuing instant in prayer That you may stand firm in the faith, and have a seasonable deliverance from your trouble. Distributing to the necessities... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 12:1-21

12:1-15:13 CHRISTIAN FAITH IN PRACTICEResponsibilities and relationships (12:1-21)For eleven chapters Paul has been explaining what God in his mercy has done, and will yet do, for repentant sinners. Now he reminds those who have experienced this mercy that the most fitting act of worship by which they can show their thanks is to offer themselves as living sacrifices to God. No longer are they to think and act like non-Christians. Their minds must be changed so that they see issues from a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 12:13

Distributing = Communicating. Greek. koinoneo. Sometimes translated "partake". saints . See Romans 1:7 . given to = pursuing. hospitality = kindness to strangers. Greek. philoxenia. Only here and Hebrews 13:2 . The adjective in 2 Timothy 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:8 . 1 Peter 4:9 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 12:13

Communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.Communicating ... refers to the giving of money or supplies and is the constant duty of every Christian, the first priority in such sharing of God's gracious gifts going to Christians, rather than to the world generally; and even the Christian's claim upon the generosity of his fellows being resident in his "necessities," and not merely in his desires and wants. Many of the commentators translate "distributing" for... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 12:13

Romans 12:13. Given to hospitality— It was the more proper for the Apostles frequently to enforce this duty, as the want of public inns rendered it difficult for strangers to get accommodations; and as many Christians might be banished their native country for religion, and perhaps laid under a kind of excommunication, both among Jews and heathens; which would make it a high crime for any of their brethren to receive them into their houses. See Blackwall's Sacred Classics, vol. 1: p. 232. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:13

13. given to hospitality—that is, the entertainment of strangers. In times of persecution, and before the general institution of houses of entertainment, the importance of this precept would be at once felt. In the East, where such houses are still rare, this duty is regarded as of the most sacred character [HODGE]. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:1-13

VI. THE PRACTICE OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS 12:1-15:13In contrasting chapters 1-11 with chapters 12-16 of Romans, perhaps the most important distinction is that the first part deals primarily with God’s actions for humanity, and the last part deals with people’s actions in response to God’s. This is an oversimplification of the book, but the distinction is a valid one. God’s provision contrasts with man’s responsibility to behave in a manner consistent with what God has done, is doing, and will do... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:3-21

B. Conduct within the church 12:3-21Every Christian has the same duty toward God, namely, dedication (Romans 12:1-2). Nevertheless the will of God for one Christian will differ from His will for another concerning life and ministry within the body of Christ (Romans 12:3-21). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:9-21

2. The necessity of love 12:9-21Romans 12:9-13 deal with the importance of demonstrating love to fellow believers, and Romans 12:14-21 broaden this responsibility to include wider application to non-believers. Note the similarity with Jesus’ instructions in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)."From the thought of humility the idea of love naturally follows, for humility will necessarily express itself in affection for those around." [Note: Griffith Thomas, St. Paul’s Epistle . . ., p. 337.]... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:13

We should never be so self-centered that we fail to reach out to others. Again, God the Father and God the Son are our great examples here.". . . one is not just to wait and take the stranger in, if he actually presents himself at the door, but to go out and look for those to whom one can show hospitality . . ." [Note: Cranfield, 2:639-40.] read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 12:12-18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 12:1-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 12:13

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 12:13

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 12:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:1-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:3-21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:9-21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:13

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