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

Ruth 2:16

Philippians 1:5

Bible References

Distributing

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

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

For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.

and placing them at the apostles' feet. The proceeds were distributed to each, as anyone had need.

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

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.

You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and the needs of those who were with me.

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

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

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

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.

I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

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.

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

But whoever has the world's possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?

Given

Abraham looked up and saw three men standing across from him. When he saw them he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.

The two angels came to Sodom in the evening while Lot was sitting in the city's gateway. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face toward the ground.

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress -- as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

General references

Make sure you pull out ears of grain for her and drop them so she can gather them up. Don't tell her not to!"

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