Romans 12:8

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

WEB

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

YLT

or he who is exhorting—‘In the exhortation!’ he who is sharing—‘In simplicity!’ he who is leading—‘In diligence?’ he who is doing kindness—‘In cheerfulness.’

F.O.G Original

(8) if one comforts, in comforting. The one who shares, in generosity, the one who leads, in eager diligence, the one who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

F.O.G

(8) if one comforts, in comforting. The one who shares, in generosity, the one who leads, in eager diligence, the one who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

F.O.G MSG

⁸If your gift is encouraging others, then encourage. If it’s giving, give generously. If you’re called to leadership, lead diligently. If your gift is showing mercy, do it cheerfully.