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

He that imparteth, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with chearfulness.

But I am now going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. For it hath

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

Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

And looking stedfastly on him, and being affrighted, he said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thy alms are come up for a memorial before God.

Yea, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministred to my necessities, and to them that were with me.

Concerning the collection for the saints, as I have ordered the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

Moreover, brethren, we declare to you the grace of God, bestowed on the churches in Macedonia,

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

Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men; but especially to them who are of the houshold of faith.

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

For God is not unrighteous, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

But to do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Given

A bishop therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach;

having been the wife of one husband, Well reported of for good works, if she hath brought up children, if she hath lodged strangers, if she hath washed the feet of the saints, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

But a lover of strangers, a lover of good men, prudent, just, holy, temperate, Holding fast the faithful word,

Forget not to entertain strangers, for hereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

General references

For your fellowship in the gospel, from the first day until now: