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Generosity as Fellowship
The command to "communicate to the necessities of the saints" uses a Greek word implying partnership (koinonia). Commentators explain this isn't just charity, but treating the needs of fellow believers as if they were our own. It's a tangible expression of our shared life in Christ, prioritizing the "household of faith" because of our special bond as a spiritual family.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 12:13
18th Century
Theologian
Distributing. The word used here denotes having things in common (koinountes). It means that they should be willing to s…
AT Robertson
On Romans 12:13
Communicating (κοινωνουντες). "Contributing." From κοινωνεω for which see 2 Corinthians 9:13. Paul had raised a great …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 12:13
19th Century
Bishop
Distributing to the necessity of saints.—By “saints” is meant here simply “Christians.” So, in Ephesians 1:1, we find the…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 12:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
Given to hospitality. Bless them who persecute you: bless, and curse not.
A Christian man cursing is a very awkward spectacle. Even …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 12:13
Even under persecution we should not allow ourselves to be so preoccupied with our own troubles that we become insensitive to the needs of other be…
John Calvin
On Romans 12:13
16th Century
Theologian
Communicating to the necessities, etc. He returns to the duties of love, the chief of which is to do good to those from whom we e…
John Gill
On Romans 12:13
17th Century
Pastor
Distributing to the necessity of saints
Or "communicating", as many versions render the word; "distributing" more pr…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 12:9–16
17th Century
Minister
The love Christians profess for each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and empty and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, the…