Romans 12:8
the speaker his words of counsel; the contributor must be liberal, the superintendent must be in earnest, the sick visitor must be cheerful.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Everyone is to give what he has made up his mind to give; there is to be no grudging or compulsion about it, for God loves the giver who gives cheerfully.
1 Corinthians 12:28
That is to say, God has set people within the church to be first of all apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, and speakers in 'tongues' of various kinds.
1 Timothy 5:17
Presbyters who are efficient presidents are to be considered worthy of ample remuneration, particularly those who have the task of preaching and teaching:
Acts 13:15
and, after the reading of the Law and the prophets, the presidents of the synagogue sent to tell them, "Brothers, if you have any word of counsel for the people, say it."
Acts 15:32
and as Judas and Silas were themselves prophets, they encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many a counsel.
Matthew 6:2-4
When you give alms, make no flourish of trumpets like the hypocrites in the synagogues and the streets, so as to win applause from men; I tell you truly, they do get their reward.
Matthew 25:40
The King will answer them, 'I tell you truly, in so far as you did it to one of these brothers of mine, even to the least of them, you did it to me.'
Luke 21:1-4
Looking up he saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,
Acts 2:44-46
The believers all kept together; they shared all they had with one another,
Acts 4:33-35
the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and great grace was upon them all.
Acts 11:28-30
one of whom, named Agabus, showed by the Spirit that a severe famine was about to visit the whole world (the famine which occurred in the reign of Claudius).
Acts 13:12
Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had happened; he was astounded at the doctrine of the Lord.
Acts 20:2
After passing through the districts of Macedonia and encouraging the people at length, he came to Greece,
Acts 20:28
Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the holy Spirit has appointed you guardians; shepherd the church of the Lord which he has purchased with his own blood.
Romans 12:13
contribute to needy saints, make a practice of hospitality.
Romans 13:6
for the same reason as you pay taxes ??since magistrates are God's officers, bent upon the maintenance of order and authority.
1 Corinthians 14:3
On the other hand, he who prophesies addresses men in words that edify, encourage, and console them.
2 Corinthians 1:12
My proud boast is the testimony of my conscience that holiness and godly sincerity, not worldly cunning but the grace of God, have marked my conduct in the outside world and in particular my relations with you.
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Now, brothers, I have to tell you about the grace God has given to the churches of Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:12
If only one is ready to give, according to his means, it is acceptable; he is not asked to give what he has not got.
2 Corinthians 9:13
This service shows what you are, it makes men praise God for the way you have come under the gospel of Christ which you confess, and for the generosity of your contributions to themselves and to all;
2 Corinthians 11:3
but I am afraid of your thoughts getting seduced from a single devotion to Christ, just as the serpent beguiled Eve with his cunning.
Ephesians 6:5
Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters here below with reverence and trembling, with singleness of heart as to Christ himself;
Colossians 3:22
Servants, obey your masters here below at every point; do not work simply when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, but serve them with a single heart out of reverence for your Lord and Master.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For the appeal we make does not spring from any delusion or from impure motives ??it does not work by cunning;
1 Thessalonians 2:8
fain, in our yearning affection for you, to impart not only the gospel of God to you but our very souls as well ??you had so won our love.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
Brothers, we beg you to respect those who are working among you, presiding over you in the Lord and maintaining discipline;
1 Timothy 3:4-5
able to manage his own household properly and keep his children submissive and perfectly respectful
1 Timothy 4:13
Attend to your Scripture-reading, your preaching, and your teaching, till I come.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the word of God to you; look back upon the close of their career, and copy their faith.
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders, submit to them; for they are alive to the interests of your souls, as men who will have to account for their trust. Let their work be a joy to them and not a grief ??which would be a loss to yourselves.
Hebrews 13:22
I appeal to you, brothers, to bear with this appeal of mine. It is but a short letter.
Hebrews 13:24
Salute all your leaders and all the saints. The Italians salute you.
1 Peter 4:9-11
Be hospitable to each other, and do not grudge it.
1 Peter 5:2-3
be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly instead of being pressed to it, not to make a base profit from it but freely,