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, to exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that presideth over others, with diligence; he that doeth deeds of mercy, with cheerfulness.

But now I am going to Jerusalem on a service of relief to the saints.

and laid them at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to every one, according as he had need.

Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

And he, looking steadily at him, and becoming affrighted, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms have come up for a memorial before God.

Ye yourselves know, that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those that were with me.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, according to the directions which I gave to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been bestowed in the churches of Macedonia;

For concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.

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

For we have great thankfulness and comfort on account of thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by thee, brother.

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work, and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered and are still ministering to the saints.

But works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

But whoever hath this worlds goods, and seeth his brother having need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Given

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching;

well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

but hospitable, a lover of what is good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Be hospitable to one another without grudging.

General references

on account of your fellowship in the cause of the gospel from the first day until now;