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

the speaker his words of counsel; the contributor must be liberal, the superintendent must be in earnest, the sick visitor must be cheerful.

At the moment I am off to Jerusalem on an errand to the saints.

laying the money before the feet of the apostles; it was then distributed according to each individual's need.

At Joppa there was a disciple called Tabitha (which may be translated Dorcas, or 'Gazelle'), a woman whose life was full of good actions and of charitable practices.

He stared at the angel in terror, saying, "What is it?" He replied, "Your prayers and your alms have risen before God as a sacrifice to be remembered.

you know yourselves how these hands of mine provided everything for my own needs and for my companions.

With regard to the collection for the saints, you must carry out the same arrangements as I made for the churches of Galatia.

Now, brothers, I have to tell you about the grace God has given to the churches of Macedonia.

Indeed it is quite superfluous for me to be writing to you about this charitable service to the saints;

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men and in particular to the household of the faith.

I have had great joy and encouragement over your love, my brother, over the way you have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

God is not unfair; he will not forget what you have done, or the love you have shown for his sake in ministering, as you still do, to the saints.

Do not forget beneficence and charity, either; these are the kind of sacrifices that are acceptable to God.

But whoever possesses this world's goods, and notices his brother in need, and shuts his heart against him, how can love to God remain in him?

Given

Well, for the office of a bishop a man must be above reproach; he must be only married once, he must be temperate, master of himself, unruffled, hospitable, a skilled teacher,

she must have a reputation for good service, as a woman who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved distress, and interested herself in all good works.

he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, master of himself, a just man, a religious man, and abstemious;

Never forget to be hospitable, for by hospitality some have entertained angels unawares.

Be hospitable to each other, and do not grudge it.

General references

for what you have contributed to the gospel from the very first day down to this moment;