The Lord replied, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Remember your leaders, who spoke God's message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.

Be

Honor widows who are truly in need.

They also bestowed many honors, and when we were preparing to sail, they gave us all the supplies we needed.

For they were pleased to do this, and indeed they are indebted to the Jerusalem saints. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are obligated also to minister to them in material things.

Do we not have the right to the company of a believing wife, like the other apostles and the Lord's brothers and Cephas?

Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.

So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

Double

When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, "What can I do for you, before I am taken away from you?" Elisha answered, "May I receive a double portion of the prophetic spirit that energizes you."

"Speak kindly to Jerusalem, and tell her that her time of warfare is over, that her punishment is completed. For the Lord has made her pay double for all her sins."

Before I restore them I will punish them in full for their sins and the wrongs they have done. For they have polluted my land with the lifeless statues of their disgusting idols. They have filled the land I have claimed as my own with their detestable idols."

May those who persecute me be disgraced. Do not let me be disgraced. May they be dismayed. Do not let me be dismayed. Bring days of disaster on them. Bring on them the destruction they deserve."

Return to the stronghold, you prisoners, with hope; today I declare that I will return double what was taken from you.

Word

By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

General references

Shem and Japheth took the garment and placed it on their shoulders. Then they walked in backwards and covered up their father's nakedness. Their faces were turned the other way so they did not see their father's nakedness.

Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.