Romans 12:13

Living In Love

¹² Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. ¹³ Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality. ¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.

Be Careful

Christ

Hebrews 6:10

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.

2 Corinthians 9:1

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

2 Corinthians 9:12

because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

1 Timothy 3:2

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

Hebrews 13:16

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

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Genesis 18:2-8

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.

Genesis 19:1-3

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.

Psalm 41:1

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.

Matthew 25:35

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,

Acts 4:35

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

Acts 9:36-41

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

Acts 10:4

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.

Acts 20:34-35

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

Romans 12:8

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.

Romans 15:25-28

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

1 Corinthians 16:1-2

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

1 Corinthians 16:15

Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you

2 Corinthians 8:1-4

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

Galatians 6:10

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.

1 Timothy 5:10

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.

Titus 1:8

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

Hebrews 13:2

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

1 John 3:17

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?