Hebrews 6:10

A Serious Warning Against Falling Away

⁹ But in your case, dear friends, even though we speak like this, we are convinced of better things relating to salvation. ¹⁰ For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints. ¹¹ But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,

Labor of Love

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward."

1 Thessalonians 1:3

because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

Mark 9:41

For I tell you the truth, whoever gives you a cup of water because you bear Christ's name will never lose his reward.

Acts 10:4

Staring at him and becoming greatly afraid, Cornelius replied, "What is it, Lord?" The angel said to him, "Your prayers and your acts of charity have gone up as a memorial before God.

2 Corinthians 9:1

For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,

Deuteronomy 32:4

As for the Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a reliable God who is never unjust, he is fair and upright.

Nehemiah 5:19

Please remember me for good, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.

Nehemiah 13:22

Then I directed the Levites to purify themselves and come and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. For this please remember me, O my God, and have pity on me in keeping with your great love.

Nehemiah 13:31

I also provided for the wood offering at the appointed times and also for the first fruits. Please remember me for good, O my God.

Psalm 20:3

May he take notice of your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice! (Selah)

Proverbs 19:17

The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

Jeremiah 2:2-3

"Go and declare in the hearing of the people of Jerusalem: 'This is what the Lord says: "I have fond memories of you, how devoted you were to me in your early years. I remember how you loved me like a new bride; you followed me through the wilderness, through a land that had never been planted.

Jeremiah 18:20

Should good be paid back with evil? Yet they are virtually digging a pit to kill me. Just remember how I stood before you pleading on their behalf to keep you from venting your anger on them.

Matthew 25:35-40

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,

John 13:20

I tell you the solemn truth, whoever accepts the one I send accepts me, and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me."

Acts 2:44-45

All who believed were together and held everything in common,

Acts 4:34-35

For there was no one needy among them, because those who were owners of land or houses were selling them and bringing the proceeds from the sales

Acts 9:36-39

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.

Acts 10:31

and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your acts of charity have been remembered before God.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples, each in accordance with his financial ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Romans 3:4-5

Absolutely not! Let God be proven true, and every human being shown up as a liar, just as it is written: "so that you will be justified in your words and will prevail when you are judged."

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

Romans 15:25-27

But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.

1 Corinthians 16:1-3

With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia:

2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,

2 Corinthians 9:11-15

You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight -- the only thing that matters is faith working through love.

Galatians 5:13

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another.

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

Philippians 4:16-18

For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

2 Thessalonians 1:6-7

For it is right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

2 Timothy 1:17-18

But when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me.

2 Timothy 4:8

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day -- and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

James 2:15-17

If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food,

1 John 1:9

But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 3:14-18

We know that we have crossed over from death to life because we love our fellow Christians. The one who does not love remains in death.