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; he that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

But I am now going to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints.

and laid them at the apostles' feet: and a distribution was made to every one according as he had need.

But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did.

Then looking stedfastly on him, and being terrified, he said, What means this, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

but ye yourselves know that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own wants, and for those who were with me.

NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

NOW we inform you, brethren, of the grace of God which hath been bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.

Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of faith.

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed by thee, brother.

For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints, and still ministering.

But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.

But whosoever hath worldly abundance, and seeth his brother under necessity, and shutteth his bowels of compassion against him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Given

A bishop then must be irreprehensible, the husband of one wife, temperate, sagacious, respectable, hospitable, well qualified for teaching;

bringing attestation of her good works; that she hath well educated her children, that she hath been hospitable to strangers, that she hath washed the saints feet, that she hath assisted the afflicted, that she hath followed diligently every good work.

but the stranger's host, the good man's friend, grave, just, holy, temperate;

Forget not to exercise hospitality: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Exercise hospitality one towards another without grudgings.

General references

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now;