Romans 12:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:8

He that exhorteth - This word properly denotes one who urges to the practical duties of religion, in distinction from one who teaches its doctrines. One who presents the warnings and the promises of God to excite men to the discharge of their duty. It is clear that there were persons who were recognised as engaging especially in this duty, and who were known by this appellation, as distinguished from prophets and teachers. How long this was continued, there is no means of ascertaining; but it... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 12:4-8

Romans 12:4-8. For as we have many members The apostle proceeds to illustrate his advice by a comparison taken from the members of the human body. All members have not the same office But different members are appointed to different purposes. So we Several believers, having different gifts and offices; are one body All make up one body under Christ the head; and members one of another Closely connected together, and nearly related to one another, and so bound to be helpful to one... 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 12:8

exhorteth . App-134 . exhortation . Greek. paraklesis. See Acts 4:36 . giveth . See Romans 1:11 . simplicity . Greek. haplotes. Elsewhere, 2 Corinthians 1:12 ; 2Co 8:2 ; 2 Corinthians 9:11 , 2 Corinthians 9:13 ; 2 Corinthians 11:3 .Ephesians 6:5 .Colossians 3:22 . ruleth = presideth. Greek. proistemi. Here; 1Th 5:12 . 1 Timothy 3:4 , 1Ti 3:5 , 1 Timothy 3:12 ; 1 Timothy 5:17 . Titus 3:8 , Titus 3:14 . cheerfulness . Greek. hilarotes. Only here. The adjective in 2 Corinthians 9:7 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 12:8

Romans 12:8. He that ruleth, with diligence— Lord Barrington thinks this clause relates to the receiving and succouring of strangers; most probably, persecuted strangers; or, however, such as travelled for the propagation of the Gospel; and that for these reasons: First, because the Apostle has admonished them to use well all the gifts of the Spirit for the good of men's minds, Rom 12:6-7 and in the first clause of the present verse. It seems, therefore, most natural to suppose, that he should... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:8

8. Or he that exhorteth—Since all preaching, whether by apostles, prophets, or teachers, was followed up by exhortation (Acts 11:23; Acts 14:22; Acts 15:32, c.), many think that no specific class is here in view. But if liberty was given to others to exercise themselves occasionally in exhorting the brethren, generally, or small parties of the less instructed, the reference may be to them. he that giveth—in the exercise of private benevolence probably, rather than in the discharge of diaconal... 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 12:3-8

1. The diversity of gifts 12:3-8 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 12:7-8

All the gifts Paul mentioned in Romans 12:6-8 need exercising within the body of Christ for its members’ mutual benefit (cf. Romans 12:5). Obviously other gifts have other purposes. However, Paul was stressing here the need to recognize that the members of the body contribute to the common welfare. In each case he spoke of the way we use these gifts."Service" or "serving" (Romans 12:7, Gr. diakonia) probably refers to ministering to the material needs of other believers. [Note: Cranfield,... read more

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