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. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. 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, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which when translated, means Dorcas). This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

But you, brothers, do not be weary in doing well.

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God.

Communicate

When Jesus heard it, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many thanksgivings to God;

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

However you did well that you shared in my affliction.

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

that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ.

With such

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

Then you will delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, in burnt offerings and in whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar.

Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams? With tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my disobedience? The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

But I have all things, and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.

General references

neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to burn meal offerings, and to do sacrifice continually."'"

Give to him who asks you, and do not turn away him who desires to borrow from you.