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

or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; or he that giveth, with a single eye; he that presideth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

and laying them at the feet of the apostles; and it was distributed to each as any one had need.

But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

And he looking upon him, and being afraid, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayer and thine alms have come up for a memorial before God.

you yourselves know, that these hands did minister to my necessities, and those along with me.

But concerning the contribution to the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, so you also do.

But, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia;

For indeed concerning the ministry which is to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.

Then therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

For I had much joy and consolation over your divine love, because the affections of the saints have been refreshed by you, O brother.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, having ministered to the saints, and ministering.

But do not forget benefaction and fellowship: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Whosoever may have the sustenance of the world, and see his brother having need, and shut up his sympathies from him, how dwells the divine love of God in him?

Given

Therefore it behooves the bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife, modest, prudent, orderly, hospitable, competent to teach,

being witness in beautiful works; if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of saints, if she has succored those in tribulation, if she has followed in every good work.

but hospitable, loving the good, prudent, righteous, holy, temperate;

Forget not hospitality: for by it some having entertained angels were incognizant.

being hospitable to one another without grudging;

General references

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first clay until now;