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contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Distributing. The word used here denotes having things in common (koinountes). It means that they should be willing to s…
Communicating (κοινωνουντες). "Contributing." From κοινωνεω for which see 2 Corinthians 9:13. Paul had raised a great …
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
Given to hospitality. Bless them who persecute you: bless, and curse not.
A Christian man cursing is a very awkward spectacle. Even …
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Distributing to the necessity of saints Or "communicating", as many versions render the word; "distributing" more pr…
The love Christians profess for each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and empty and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, the…
13th Century
Catholic
After this admonition, the Apostle gives a reason based on the mystical body’s likeness to a natural body. He first addresses three thing…
