Romans 12:13

Romans 12:13 communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

'communicating' -'Contributing' (NASV), take an interest in, share-give or contribute. share (Arndt p. 438). 'This is more than talk of "giving"; it involves feeling their need..and doing something about it.' (McGuiggan p. 369) Paul was already in the process of such. 'contributing' when this letter was written. (Romans 15:25) (James 2:15; 1 John 3:17)

'given to hospitality' -'Practicing' (NASV). 'The idea is that Christ's disciple is not to passively wait till hospitality is unavoidable, but he is to be aggressively hospitable, seeking the opportunities.' (McGarvey p. 498) (Hebrews 13:2; Matthew 25:35; Luke 14:12). 'Make. practice of hospitality' (Mof).

'But hospitality is more than bringing someone home and feeding them. It springs from. heart which cares for others. One which renounces reclusive ways and opens itself toward people. There are few things more painful than lost opportunities. So many are lonely and need to be reached for.' (McGuiggan p. 370)

This is more than 'entertaining, open house or paying someone back'. Literally, the word means 'a love of strangers'. We are to open up our homes to more than just our family or relatives.