"Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, {let him do it} with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; h…" — Romans 12:8

Romans 12:8 · KJV

“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. {giveth: or, imparteth} {with simplicity: or, liberally}”

— Romans 12:8

Verse 7

Or ministry, {let us wait} on {our} ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Verse 9

{Let} love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Romans 12 — Context

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, {let us prophesy} according to the proportion of faith;

Or ministry, {let us wait} on {our} ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

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. {giveth: or, imparteth} {with simplicity: or, liberally}

{Let} love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

{Be} kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; {with...: or, in the love of the brethren}

Cross References

2 Corinthians 9:7

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, {so let him give}; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And 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. {diversities: or, kinds}

1 Timothy 3:4-5

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Acts 15:32

And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed {them}.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember 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. {have the rule: or, are the guides}

Hebrews 13:22

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-14

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;