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Rom. 12:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
eite (Greek #1535)
if too
KJV usage: if, or, whether.
Pronounce: i'-teh
Origin: from 1487 and 5037
he that exhorteth
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
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en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
exhortation
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
paraklesis (Greek #3874)
imploration, hortation, solace
KJV usage: comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty.
Pronounce: par-ak'-lay-sis
Origin: from 3870
: he that βgiveth
metadidomi (Greek #3330)
to give over, i.e. share
KJV usage: give, impart.
Pronounce: met-ad-id'-o-mee
Origin: from 3326 and 1325
, let him do it γwith
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
simplicity
haplotes (Greek #572)
singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal)
KJV usage: bountifulness, liberal(-ity), simplicity, singleness.
Pronounce: hap-lot'-ace
Origin: from 573
; hei that ruleth
proistemi (Greek #4291)
to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
KJV usage: maintain, be over, rule.
Pronounce: pro-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 4253 and 2476
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en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
diligence
spoude (Greek #4710)
"speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness
KJV usage: business, (earnest) care(-fulness), diligence, forwardness, haste.
Pronounce: spoo-day'
Origin: from 4692
; he that showeth mercy
eleeo (Greek #1653)
to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
KJV usage: have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).
Pronounce: el-eh-eh'-o
Origin: from 1656
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en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
cheerfulness
hilarotes (Greek #2432)
alacrity
KJV usage: cheerfulness.
Pronounce: hil-ar-ot'-ace
Origin: from 2431
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β
or, imparted.
γ
liberally.
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Psa. 101:2• 2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. When wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house in the integrity of my heart. (Psa. 101:2)
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2 Cor. 9:7• 7each according as he is purposed in his heart; not grievingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)

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exhorteth.
Acts 13:15• 15And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation to the people, speak. (Acts 13:15)
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Acts 15:32• 32And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with much discourse, and strengthened them. (Acts 15:32)
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Acts 20:2• 2And having passed through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he came to Greece. (Acts 20:2)
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1 Cor. 14:3• 3But he that prophesies speaks to men in edification, and encouragement, and consolation. (1 Cor. 14:3)
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1 Thess. 2:3• 3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile; (1 Thess. 2:3)
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1 Tim. 4:13• 13Till I come, give thyself to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. (1 Tim. 4:13)
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Heb. 10:25• 25not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the custom is with some; but encouraging one another, and by so much the more as ye see the day drawing near. (Heb. 10:25)
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Heb. 13:22• 22But I beseech you, brethren, bear the word of exhortation, for it is but in few words that I have written to you. (Heb. 13:22)
giveth.
or, imparteth.
Rom. 12:13• 13distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. (Rom. 12:13)
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Deut. 15:8‑11,14• 8but thou shalt open thy hand bountifully unto him, and shalt certainly lend him on pledge what is sufficient for his need, in that which he lacketh.
 9Beware that there be not a wicked thought in thy heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry against thee to Jehovah, and it be sin in thee.
 10Thou shalt bountifully give unto him, and thy heart shall not be evil-disposed when thou givest unto him; because for this thing Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy works, and in all the business of thy hand.
 11For the needy shall never cease from within the land; therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thy hand bountifully unto thy brother, to thy poor and to thy needy, in thy land.
 14thou shalt certainly furnish him from thy sheep, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of what Jehovah thy God hath blessed thee with shalt thou give unto him. (Deut. 15:8‑11,14)
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Job 31:16‑20• 16If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail;
 17Or have eaten my morsel alone, so that the fatherless ate not thereof,
 18(For from my youth he grew up with me as with a father, and I have guided the widow from my mother's womb;)
 19If I have seen any perishing for want of clothing, or any needy without covering;
 20If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my lambs; (Job 31:16‑20)
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Psa. 112:9• 9He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour. (Psa. 112:9)
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Prov. 22:9• 9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor. (Prov. 22:9)
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Eccl. 11:1‑2,6• 1Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
 2Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
 6In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand; for thou knowest not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. (Eccl. 11:1‑2,6)
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Isa. 32:5,8• 5The vile man shall be no more called noble, nor the churl said to be bountiful:
 8But the noble deviseth noble things; and to noble things doth he stand. (Isa. 32:5,8)
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Isa. 58:7‑11• 7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring to thy house the needy wanderers; when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
 8Then shall thy light break forth as the dawn, and thy health shall spring forth speedily; and thy righteousness shall go before thee, the glory of Jehovah shall be thy rearguard.
 9Then shalt thou call, and Jehovah will answer; thou shalt cry, and he will say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger and the unjust speech,
 10and thou proffer thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall thy light rise in the darkness, and thine obscurity be as midday;
 11and Jehovah will guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and strengthen thy bones; and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a water-spring, whose waters deceive not. (Isa. 58:7‑11)
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Matt. 6:2‑4• 2When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
 3But thou, when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand does;
 4so that thine alms may be in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render it to thee. (Matt. 6:2‑4)
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Matt. 25:40• 40And the King answering shall say to them, Verily, I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. (Matt. 25:40)
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Luke 21:1‑4• 1And he looked up and saw the rich casting their gifts into the treasury;
 2but he saw also a certain poor widow casting therein two mites.
 3And he said, Verily I say unto you, that this poor widow has cast in more than all;
 4for all these out of their abundance have cast into the gifts of God; but she out of her need has cast in all the living which she had. (Luke 21:1‑4)
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Acts 2:44‑46• 44And all that believed were together, and had all things common,
 45and sold their possessions and substance, and distributed them to all, according as any one might have need.
 46And every day, being constantly in the temple with one accord, and breaking bread in the house, they received their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, (Acts 2:44‑46)
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Acts 4:33‑35• 33and with great power did the apostles give witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
 34For neither was there any one in want among them; for as many as were owners of lands or houses, selling them, brought the price of what was sold
 35and laid it at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to each according as any one might have need. (Acts 4:33‑35)
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Acts 11:28‑30• 28and one from among them, by name Agabus, rose up and signified by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over all the inhabited earth, which also came to pass under Claudius.
 29And they determined, according as any one of the disciples was well off, each of them to send to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea, to minister to them;
 30which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul. (Acts 11:28‑30)
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2 Cor. 8:1‑9,12• 1But we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia;
 2that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty has abounded to the riches of their free-hearted liberality.
 3For according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord,
 4begging of us with much entreaty to give effect to the grace and fellowship of the service which was to be rendered to the saints.
 5And not according as we hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord, and to us by God's will.
 6So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;
 7but even as ye abound in every way, in faith, and word, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in love from you to us, that ye may abound in this grace also.
 8I do not speak as commanding it, but through the zeal of others, and proving the genuineness of your love.
 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he, being rich, became poor, in order that *ye* by *his* poverty might be enriched.
 12For if the readiness be there, a man is accepted according to what he may have, not according to what he has not. (2 Cor. 8:1‑9,12)
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1 Thess. 2:8• 8Thus, yearning over you, we had found our delight in having imparted to you not only the glad tidings of God, but our own lives also, because ye had become beloved of us. (1 Thess. 2:8)
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1 Peter 4:9‑11• 9hospitable one to another, without murmuring;
 10each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of the various grace of God.
 11If any one speak--as oracles of God; if any one minister--as of strength which God supplies; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the might for the ages of ages. Amen. (1 Peter 4:9‑11)
with simplicity.
or, liberally.
2 Cor. 1:12• 12For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity before God, (not in fleshly wisdom but in God's grace,) we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly towards you. (2 Cor. 1:12)
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2 Cor. 8:2• 2that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty has abounded to the riches of their free-hearted liberality. (2 Cor. 8:2)
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2 Cor. 11:3• 3But I fear lest by any means, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craft, so your thoughts should be corrupted from simplicity as to the Christ. (2 Cor. 11:3)
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Eph. 6:5• 5Bondmen, obey masters according to flesh, with fear and trembling, in simplicity of your heart as to the Christ; (Eph. 6:5)
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Col. 3:22• 22Bondmen, obey in all things your masters according to flesh; not with eye-services, as men-pleasers, but in simplicity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Col. 3:22)
ruleth.
Rom. 13:6• 6For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing. (Rom. 13:6)
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Gen. 18:19• 19For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice, in order that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham what he hath spoken of him. (Gen. 18:19)
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Psa. 101:1‑8• 1A Psalm of David. I will sing of loving-kindness and judgment: unto thee, Jehovah, will I sing psalms.
 2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. When wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house in the integrity of my heart.
 3I will set no thing of Belial before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
 4A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will not know evil.
 5Whoso secretly slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
 6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
 7He that practiseth deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that speaketh falsehoods shall not subsist in my sight.
 8Every morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land: to cut off all workers of iniquity from the city of Jehovah. (Psa. 101:1‑8)
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Acts 13:12• 12Then the proconsul, seeing what had happened, believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord. (Acts 13:12)
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Acts 20:28• 28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, wherein the Holy Spirit has set you as overseers, to shepherd the assembly of God, which he has purchased with the blood of his own. (Acts 20:28)
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1 Cor. 12:28• 28And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:28)
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1 Thess. 5:12‑14• 12But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you,
 13and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves.
 14But we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint hearted, sustain the weak, be patient towards all. (1 Thess. 5:12‑14)
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1 Tim. 3:4‑5• 4conducting his own house well, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
 5(but if one does not know how to conduct his own house, how shall he take care of the assembly of God?) (1 Tim. 3:4‑5)
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1 Tim. 5:17• 17Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching; (1 Tim. 5:17)
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Heb. 13:7,17,24• 7Remember your leaders who have spoken to you the word of God; and considering the issue of their conversation, imitate their faith.
 17Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for *they* watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.
 24Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. They from Italy salute you. (Heb. 13:7,17,24)
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1 Peter 5:2‑3• 2shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising oversight, not by necessity, but willingly; not for base gain, but readily;
 3not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock. (1 Peter 5:2‑3)
with diligence.
Eccl. 9:10• 10Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest. (Eccl. 9:10)
shewth.
Deut. 16:11,14‑15• 11and thou shalt rejoice before Jehovah thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy bondman, and thy handmaid, and the Levite that is in thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow that are in thy midst in the place that Jehovah thy God will choose to cause his name to dwell there.
 14And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy bondman, and thy handmaid, and the Levite, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are in thy gates.
 15Seven days shalt thou hold a feast to Jehovah thy God in the place which Jehovah will choose; for Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy produce, and in all the work of thy hands, and thou shalt be wholly joyful. (Deut. 16:11,14‑15)
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Psa. 37:21• 21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; but the righteous is gracious and giveth: (Psa. 37:21)
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Isa. 64:5• 5Thou meetest him that rejoiceth to do righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: (behold, thou wast wroth, and we have sinned:) in those is perpetuity, and we shall be saved. (Isa. 64:5)
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2 Cor. 9:7• 7each according as he is purposed in his heart; not grievingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)
• "Exhortation" is spiritual ministry from the Word of God that presses home some great truth in a practical way. It is more specific than the exhortation mentioned in prophecy. (“Lecture 11: The Head of the Corner” by W. Reid)
• Ruling is leading and organizing things in connection with the practical arrangements of the assembly. (“Lecture 11: The Head of the Corner” by W. Reid)
• Giving has to do with one who is willing to sacrifice his time or money in the service of the Lord in some way…..It is to be done in "simplicity"-that is, without hidden motives of getting a return from the persons to whom the gifts are given (Luke 6:34-35). (“God's Righteousness Demonstrated in Practical Life: Romans 12-15” by B. Anstey)
• Showing mercy is a special gift of expressing sympathy and comfort. A person with this gift may be seen doing hospital visitation and such the like. (“God's Righteousness Demonstrated in Practical Life: Romans 12-15” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicitym; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "with liberality"; from "giving without hesitation," or "not avoiding to give on false excuses," it has come to mean "readily and liberally."

W. Kelly Translation

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or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that bestoweth, with simplicitya; he that presidethb, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

WK Translation Notes

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This in effect is "liberality."
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To render this word "ruleth" is a deduction from the close meaning of "presideth," though perhaps allowable and true.