Romans 12:13

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Summary

Romans 12:13

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Distributing

Given

1 Peter 4:9

General references

Philippians 1:5

Bible References

Distributing

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

Now, however, I am going to Jerusalem with aid for the saints.

and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity.

And he stared at him in terror, and said, "What is it, Lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God.

You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to the men who were with me.

Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you must also do.

Now, brethren, we want you to know about the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,

Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints,

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.

For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.

Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

Given

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

but hospitable, a lover of what is good, master of himself, upright, holy, and self-controlled;

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

General references

because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.