Hebrews 13:16

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Summary

Hebrews 13:16

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

To do

Communicate

With such

General references

Jeremiah 33:18

Matthew 5:42

Bible References

To do

Let brotherly love continue.

Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and verily you shall be fed.

For I was hungry, and you gave me food: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in:

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

But you, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: but he that does evil has not seen God.

Communicate

Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet you lack one thing: sell all that you have, and distribute unto the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

For the administration of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

Let him that is taught in the word share with him that teaches in all good things.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needs.

Nevertheless you have done well, that you did share in my affliction.

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share;

That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

With such

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Then shall you be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon your altar.

Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.

General references

Neither shall the priests, the Levites, lack a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to burn grain offerings, and to sacrifice continually.

Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.