Romans Chapter 12 verse 8 Holy Bible
or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, `let him do it' with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
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He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a serious mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy.
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or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.
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Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
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or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
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or he who is exhorting -- `In the exhortation!' he who is sharing -- `In simplicity!' he who is leading -- `In diligence?' he who is doing kindness -- `In cheerfulness.'
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Romans 12 : 8 Bible Verse Songs
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(8) He that exhorteth.--It will be observed that in the apostolic writings, the one idea of "preaching" is divided into its several branches, "speaking with tongues," "prophesying" (which appears to have had reference to the more recondite portions or relations of the faith), "teaching," "exhortation." This last form of address, corresponding perhaps rather to our word "encouragement," would be especially needed in the troubled circumstances of the early Church.He that giveth.--In this and the following phrases the Apostle passes on from considering the definite functions of the ministry to those which were common to all members of the Church; "giveth" is therefore here to be taken in a wide sense.Simplicity.--With singleness of motive, desiring only God's glory, and to benefit the object for which he gives, and with no secret thought of self-exaltation. He who gives "to be seen of men," or with any selfish motive, exhausts thereby the merit of the act, see Matthew 6:2 et seq.He that ruleth.--He who holds any position of prominence or importance in the Church. The same word is applied to "presbyters" in 1Thessalonians 5:12; 1Timothy 5:17; and to heads of families in 1Timothy 3:4-5; 1Timothy 3:12. . . . Parallel Commentaries ...Greek[if it is]εἴτε (eite)ConjunctionStrong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.encouraging,παρακαλῶν (parakalōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.let him encourage;παρακλήσει (paraklēsei)Noun - Dative Feminine SingularStrong's 3874: From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.[if it is]ὁ (ho)Article - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.giving,μεταδιδοὺς (metadidous)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 3330: From meta and didomi; to give over, i.e. Share.let him give generously;ἁπλότητι (haplotēti)Noun - Dative Feminine SingularStrong's 572: Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity.[if it is]ὁ (ho)Article - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.leading,προϊστάμενος (proistamenos)Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 4291: From pro and histemi; to stand before, i.e. to preside, or to practise.[ let him lead] withἐν (en)PrepositionStrong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.diligence;σπουδῇ (spoudē)Noun - Dative Feminine SingularStrong's 4710: (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; 'speed', i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness.[if it is]ὁ (ho)Article - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.showing mercy,ἐλεῶν (eleōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.[ let him do it]ἐν (en)PrepositionStrong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.cheerfully.ἱλαρότητι (hilarotēti)Noun - Dative Feminine SingularStrong's 2432: Cheerfulness, graciousness. From hilaros; alacrity.Jump to PreviousActs Afflicted Aid Alert Authority Comforting Contributing Diligence Diligently Encourage Encouraging Exhortation Exhorting Freely Generously Gives Govern Joy Leads Liberality Mercy Mind Needs Others Power Rules Ruleth Ruling Serious Sharing Sheweth Shews Showeth Showing Shows Simplicity Teacher Teaching Zeal
