Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Missionary-work by ministers » Aid those engaged in
Now I introduce to you our sister Phoebe, who is a deaconess in the church at Cenchreae, that you may give her a Christian welcome in a manner becoming God's people, and give her whatever help she needs from you, for she herself has given protection to many, including myself.
and when I was with you and needed money, I never burdened a single one of you for a cent, for the brothers came from Macedonia and supplied what I needed. And so I kept myself, as I shall always do, from being a burden to you in any way.
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Dearly beloved, you are acting faithfully in doing what you can for the brothers, especially as they are strangers. They have testified before the church to your love. You will please send them off on their journey in a way befitting the service of God. For they have started out for His name's sake and so accept nothing from the heathen, read more.
So we ought to show hospitality to such men, to prove that we cooperate with them for the truth.
So we ought to show hospitality to such men, to prove that we cooperate with them for the truth.