Romans 12:8

Modern English Version

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I chose him, and he will instruct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He promised him.”

Psalm 112:9

He has given freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted with honor.

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrows and does not repay, but the righteous is generous and gives.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening do not let your hands rest; for you do not know which activity will find success, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hands find to do, do with your strength; for there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.

Isaiah 32:5

The vile person shall no more be called noble, nor the rogue be spoken of as generous;

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble devises noble things, and by noble things he stands.

Isaiah 64:5

You meet him who rejoices in doing righteousness, those who remember You in Your ways. Behold, You were angry, for we had sinned; in our sins we remained a long time, and shall we be saved?

Matthew 25:40

“The King will answer, ‘Truly I say to you, as you have done it for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you have done it for Me.’

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and exhorted them all to remain with the Lord with a loyal heart.

Acts 13:12

When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed and was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Acts 13:15

After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.”

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, being prophets themselves, exhorted the brothers with many words and strengthened them.

Acts 20:2

When he had gone through that region and had greatly exhorted them, he came to Greece,

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Acts 4:36

Joseph, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means, Son of Encouragement), a Levite from the land of Cyprus,

Romans 12:13

contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

Romans 13:6

For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are God’s servants, devoting themselves to this very thing.

1 Corinthians 12:28

God has put these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification and exhortation and comfort.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our rejoicing is this: The testimony of our conscience is that we conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you, in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I fear that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve through his trickery, so your minds might be led astray from the simplicity that is in Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there is a willing mind first, the gift is accepted according to what a man possesses and not according to what he does not possess.

2 Corinthians 9:11

So you will be enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which makes us give thanks to God.

2 Corinthians 9:13

Meanwhile, through the performance of this ministry, they glorify God for the profession of your faith in the gospel of Christ and for your liberal sharing with them and with all others.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let every man give according to the purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 6:5

Servants, obey those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,

Deuteronomy 15:14

You shall supply him liberally out of your flock, out of your floor, and out of your winepress. From that with which the Lord your God has blessed you, you shall give to him.

Deuteronomy 16:11

You shall rejoice before the Lord your God—you, your son, your daughter, your male servant, your female servant, the Levite who is within your gates, the foreigner, the orphan, and the widow who are among you—in the place where the Lord your God has chosen to place His name.

Colossians 3:22

Servants, obey your masters in all things according to the flesh, serving not only when they are watching, as the servants of men, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from impure motive, nor in treachery.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So having great love toward you, we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, give attention to reading, exhortation, and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and teaching.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command that they do good, that they be rich in good works, generous, willing to share,

Hebrews 10:25

Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but let us exhort one another, especially as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not complaining, for that would not be profitable to you.

Hebrews 13:22

I implore you, brothers, to heed this word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all those who rule over you and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember those who rule over you, who have proclaimed to you the word of God. Follow their faith, considering the results it has produced in their lives.