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(A)he who exhorts, in exhortation; (B)he who gives, with liberality; (C)he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, (D)with cheerfulness.

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if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(A) if it is giving, then give generously;(B) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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  1. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others

If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

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or the one who [a](A)exhorts, in the work of [b]exhortation; the one who gives, with [c](B)generosity; (C)the one who [d]is in leadership, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with (D)cheerfulness.

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  1. Romans 12:8 Or encourages
  2. Romans 12:8 Or encouragement
  3. Romans 12:8 Or sincere concern
  4. Romans 12:8 Or provides care

or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, [a]with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.

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  1. Romans 12:8 Or without ulterior motives.