Romans 12:11-13 KJV

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

Rejoicing in hope - That is, in the hope of eternal life and glory which the gospel produces; see the notes at Romans 5:2-3.Patient in tribulation - In affliction patiently enduring all that maybe appointed. Christians may be enabled to do this by the sustaining influence of their hope of future glory; of being admitted to that world where there shall be no more death, and where all tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, Revelation 21:4; Revelation 7:17; compare James 1:4. See the influence... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:13

Distributing - The word used here denotes having things in “common” κοινωνοῦντες koinōnountes. It means that they should be communicative, or should regard their property as so far common as to supply the needs of others. In the earliest times of the church, Christians had all things in common (Notes, Acts 2:44), and felt themselves bound to meet all the needs of their brethren. One of the most striking effects of Christianity was to loosen their grasp on property, and dispose them to impart... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 12:9-11

Romans 12:9-11. Having spoken of faith and its fruits, Romans 12:3, he comes now to speak of love. Let love be without dissimulation Not in pretence, but in reality; not in word and tongue only, but in deed and in truth, 1 John 3:18. In consequence of loving God because he hath first loved you, sincerely love and desire the temporal and eternal welfare of all mankind; and let all your expressions of mutual friendship be as free as possible from base flattery and vain compliment. Abhor... read more

Joseph Benson

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 12:11

slothful . Greek. okneros. Only here; Matthew 25:26 . Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:1 . business . Greek. spoude , as "diligence" in Romans 12:8 . fervent . See Acts 18:25 . in . Dative case. No preposition. spirit = the spirit. App-101 . serving . App-190 . Lord . App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

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

hope = the hope. Compare 2 Timothy 2:13; 2 Timothy 2:13 . patient . Greek. hupomeno. Compare Matthew 10:22 . 1 Corinthians 13:7 . instant = steadfastly. See Acts 1:14 . prayer . App-134 . 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 12:11

In diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.A lazy Christian is a contradiction of terms. Having been saved from the guilt and ravages of sin, the Christian is man at the zenith of his best powers. Strength, zeal, enthusiasm, vigor, and the full thrust of his total energy should distinguish the Christian's performance in business, trade, profession, study, artistic creation, or in anything else that he pursues as a vocation; and, above everything, such qualities should... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer.As the deeply spiritual R. C. Bell expressed it,Our difficulty lies not in comprehending but in obeying.[11]The glorious hope of the Christian is more than enough to flood the soul with rejoicing, even in the midst of abounding disappointments, provided it is kept in focus by the mind. This hope is the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19) which enables the child of God to endure whatever storms may come, but not, however,... read more

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 12:9-11

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 12:11

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

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 12:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 12:12

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