Romans 12:8
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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.if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
In other translations
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.if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Greek words
εἴτεeiteorG1535ὁhothe [one]G3588παρακαλῶνparakalōnexhortingG3870ἐνeninG1722τῇtēatheG3588παρακλήσει,paraklēseiexhortation,G3874ὁhothe [one]G3588μεταδιδοὺςmetadidousgivingG3330ἐνeninG1722ἁπλότητι,haplotētigenerosity,G572ὁhothe [one]G3588προϊστάμενοςproistamenosleadingG4291ἐνenwithG1722σπουδῇ,spoudēadiligence,G4710ὁhothe [one]G3588ἐλεῶνeleōnshowing mercyG1653ἐνenwithG1722ἱλαρότητι.¶hilarotēticheerfulness.G2432
Word by word from STEPBible's tagged Greek New Testament, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0. Words marked TR or NA appear in only one of the two main Greek texts.
Related verses
- 2 Corinthians 9:7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
- 1 Timothy 5:17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
- 1 Timothy 3:4-54 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)4 An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity. 5 For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
- 1 Corinthians 12:28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
- Acts 15:32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
- Hebrews 13:22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
- Hebrews 13:7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
- Acts 13:15And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-1412 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. 13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
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