Romans 12:12 Meaning and Commentary Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope Of the glory of God, than the hope of which nothing can make a believer more cheerful in this world; the saints' joy is therefore called the "rejoicing of the hope", (Hebrews 3:6) . This is placed between serving the...
Likewise Paul used this word in verse 1 of this chapter. "Contributing" refers to practicing generosity. Some have greater faith and resources in this matter than others. For example of the rich Paul instructs Timothy, "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant ...
Romans 12:6-8lists various spiritual gifts, such as prophecy, service, teaching, and encouragement. These gifts are places of service and ministry within the body of Christ, emphasizing the Greek concept of "charisma" (χάρισμα), meaning a gift of grace. 5.Love in Action Romans 1...
Romans 1:12 or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine... Read verse in New Revised Standard
Verse 2.-And be not conformed to(rather,fashioned after; the verb isσυσχηματίζεσθαιthis world; but be ye transformed(the verb here isμεταμορφοῦσθαι)by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove(or,discern)what is the will of God, that which ...
Romans 12:2From the Greek word meaning “metamorphosis.” Refers to the process that leads to an outward, permanent change. Romans 12:1-2 New Living Translation A Living Sacrifice to God 12And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a]I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all...
1. Meaning.“Amen”... Anger ANGER. At least eight Heb. and two Gr. words are used to express the concept of anger in... Apostle APOSTLE ə pŏs’ əl (ἀπόστολος, G693, one sent out). Title of the Twelve and others in the NT. A... Apostolic Age...
Wisdom is both valuable and refreshing. In this verse, the writer, compares the pleasing aroma and revitalizing effect of oil and perfume to the wise counsel of a trusted friend. You may be one that can provide good advice when it comes to who to vote for in an election. You may be ...
The same Greek word in Romans 13 -- hupotasso -- "be subject" -- is found in 1 Peter 2:18: "Slaves, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward." This verse does not mean that William Wilberforce was wrong to abolish the...
In verse 8, it will be seen, he reverts to the pronoun we. But in verse 7 the apostle speaks of he. That shows us that he is making a general statement applicable to the purpose in hand. When this is seen, the difficulty some have found in the teaching of this verse is at once...