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Romans 12:13–16

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Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
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From verse 13

  1. Hebrews 13:16Rank 1 from verse 13
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    16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

  2. 2 Corinthians 9:12Rank 2 from verse 13
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    12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

  3. 1 John 3:17Rank 3 from verse 13
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    17But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

  4. Galatians 6:10Rank 4 from verse 13
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    10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

  5. Hebrews 6:10Rank 5 from verse 13
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    10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

From verse 14

  1. 1 Peter 3:9Rank 1 from verse 14
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    9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

  2. Matthew 5:44Rank 2 from verse 14
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    44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:15Rank 3 from verse 14
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    15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

  4. 1 Corinthians 4:12–13Rank 4 from verse 14
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    12And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

    13Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

  5. Romans 12:21Rank 5 from verse 14
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    21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

From verse 15

  1. 1 Corinthians 12:26Rank 1 from verse 15
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    26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

  2. Hebrews 13:3Rank 2 from verse 15
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    3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

  3. Psalms 35:13–14Rank 3 from verse 15
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    13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

    14I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.

  4. John 11:33–36Rank 4 from verse 15
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    33When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,

    34And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.

    35Jesus wept.

    36Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

  5. Job 30:25Rank 5 from verse 15
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    25Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor?

From verse 16

  1. 1 Peter 3:8Rank 1 from verse 16
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    8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

  2. Proverbs 3:7Rank 2 from verse 16
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    7¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

  3. James 3:13–17Rank 3 from verse 16
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    13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

    14But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

    15This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

    16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

    17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

  4. Philippians 2:2–3Rank 4 from verse 16
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    2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

    3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

  5. Hebrews 13:5Rank 5 from verse 16
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    5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

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Romans 12:13

COMBINED MEANING

distributing

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of distribute, meaning to divide and give out in portions.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

necessity

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That which must be and cannot be otherwise, or the cause of that which cannot be otherwise.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 12:14

COMBINED MEANING

bless

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To pronounce or bestow good, favor, or happiness; to praise, thank, or glorify God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

persecute

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Trouble, afflict, or pursue after; to pursue, harass, or oppress.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

curse

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Sense 1: A pronouncement, sentence, or imposed condition of evil, loss, or judgment; an oath invoking such a penalty. Sense 2: As a verb, to pronounce judgment or evil upon, condemn, or revile.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 12:15

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

weep

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To shed tears or lament in grief, sorrow, compassion, repentance, joy, or other deep feeling.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 12:16

COMBINED MEANING

mind

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Sense 1: The inward faculty and activity of understanding, thought, memory, attention, judgment, intention, purpose, desire, disposition, resolve, or consent; what one thinks, wills, regards, or sets attention upon. Sense 2: To mind is to attend to, regard, remember, purpose, or be disposed toward something.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

another

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1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

high

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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

low

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Sense 1: Not high; beneath in place, rank, amount, strength, or condition. Sense 2: Humble or brought down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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estate

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Sense 1: A person’s or group’s state, condition, standing, rank, position, office, appointed sphere, or course. Sense 2: A body or order of persons and the place occupied by a successor.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

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14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

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15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

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16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

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17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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