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Romans 12:8–9

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Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
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From verse 8

  1. 2 Corinthians 9:7Rank 1 from verse 8
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    7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

  2. 1 Timothy 5:17Rank 2 from verse 8
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    17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

  3. 1 Corinthians 12:28Rank 3 from verse 8
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    28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

  4. 1 Timothy 3:4–5Rank 4 from verse 8
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    4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

    5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

  5. Acts 15:32Rank 5 from verse 8
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    32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

From verse 9

  1. Psalms 34:14Rank 1 from verse 9
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    14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

  2. 1 Peter 4:8Rank 2 from verse 9
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    8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

  3. 1 Timothy 1:5Rank 3 from verse 9
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    5Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

  4. 1 John 3:18–20Rank 4 from verse 9
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    18My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

    19And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

    20For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

  5. 1 Peter 3:10–11Rank 5 from verse 9
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    10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

    11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

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Romans 12:8

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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simplicity

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1. Singleness, sincerity, or plainness without deceit. 2. Lack of knowledge or discernment; unsuspecting naivety.

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

COMBINED MEANING

diligence

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Earnest, careful, attentive, and persistent effort; prompt application of oneself to accomplish what is required.

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

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mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Romans 12:9

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

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

COMBINED MEANING

without

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Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

dissimulation

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Concealment of one’s true purpose, belief, character, or feeling under a false appearance; pretence, hypocrisy, or conduct inconsistent with what is professed.

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

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.

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evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

cleave

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Sense 1: To split or divide. Sense 2: To cling closely or remain joined.

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

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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12:1I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

12:2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

12:3For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

12:4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

12:5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

12:6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

12:7Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

12:8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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12:9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

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12:10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

12:11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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

12:13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

12:14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

12:15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

12:16Be 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.

12:17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

12:18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

12:19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

12:20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

12:21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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