Romans 12:8
If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
1 Corinthians 12:28
God has appointed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then those who perform miracles, those who have gifts of healing, those who help others, administrators, and those who speak various kinds of languages.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Acts 13:15
After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders asked them, "Brothers, if you have any message of encouragement for the people, you may speak."
Acts 15:32
Then Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, said a lot to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
Genesis 18:19
Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."
Deuteronomy 15:8-11
Instead, be sure to open your hand to him and lend him enough to lessen his need.
Deuteronomy 15:14
Provide for them liberally from your flock, threshing floor, and wine vat. As the LORD your God has blessed you, so give to them.
Deuteronomy 16:11
Rejoice in the presence of the LORD your God with your son, daughter, male and female slaves, the descendants of Levi who is in your city, the stranger, the orphan, and the widow among you, at the place where the LORD your God will choose to establish his name.
Deuteronomy 16:14-15
Rejoice in your festival you, your son, your daughter, your male and female slaves, the descendants of Levi, and foreigners, orphans, and widows, who live in your cities.
Job 31:16-20
"If I refused to grant the desire of the poor or exhausted the eyes of the widow,
Psalm 37:21
The wicked borrow but never pay back; but the righteous are generous and give.
Psalm 101:1-8
I will sing about gracious love and justice; LORD, I will sing praise to you.
Psalm 112:9
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Proverbs 22:9
Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
Sow your seed in the morning, and don't stop working until evening, since you don't know which of your endeavors will do well, whether this one or that, or even if both will do equally well.
Isaiah 32:5
People will no longer call a fool noble, nor will a bad person be declared honorable.
Isaiah 32:8
But those who are decent plan noble things, and by noble deeds they stand."
Isaiah 58:7-11
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"
Isaiah 64:5
You come to the aid of those who gladly do what's right, To those who remember you in your ways. See, you were angry, and we sinned against them for a long time, but we will be saved.
Matthew 6:2-4
So whenever you give to the poor, don't blow a trumpet before you like the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets so that they will be praised by people. I tell all of you with certainty, they have their full reward!
Matthew 25:40
The king will answer them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you did it for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.'
Luke 21:1-4
Now Jesus looked up and saw rich people dropping their gifts into the offering box.
Acts 2:44-46
All the believers were united and shared everything with one another.
Acts 4:33-35
With great power, the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was on them all,
Acts 11:28-30
One of them named Agabus got up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine all over the world. This happened during the reign of Claudius.
Acts 13:12
When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was astonished at the Lord's teaching.
Acts 20:2
He went through those regions and encouraged the people with everything he had to say. Then he went to Greece
Acts 20:28
Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.
Romans 12:13
Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.
Romans 13:6
This is also why you pay taxes. For rulers are God's servants faithfully devoting themselves to their work.
1 Corinthians 14:3
But the person who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding, encouragement, and comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is what we boast about: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world with pure motives and godly sincerity, without earthly wisdom but with God's grace especially toward you.
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.
2 Corinthians 9:11
In every way you will grow richer and become even more generous, and this will cause others to give thanks to God because of us,
2 Corinthians 9:13
Because your service in giving proves your love, you will be glorifying God as you obey what your confession of the Messiah's gospel demands, since you are generous in sharing with them and with everyone else.
2 Corinthians 11:3
However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pure devotion to the Messiah.
Ephesians 6:5
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear, trembling, and sincerity, as when you obey the Messiah.
Colossians 3:22
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched in order to please them, but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal to you does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery.
1 Thessalonians 2:8
We cared so deeply for you that we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but our very lives. That is how dear you were to us.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.
1 Timothy 3:4-5
He must manage his own family well and have children who are submissive and respectful in every way.
1 Timothy 4:13
Until I arrive, give your full concentration to the public reading of Scripture, to exhorting, and to teaching.
Hebrews 10:25
not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another even more as you see the day of the Lord coming nearer.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Hebrews 13:17
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.
Hebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.
Hebrews 13:24
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who are from Italy greet you.
1 Peter 4:9-11
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
1 Peter 5:2-3
Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.