Thematic Bible: Kindness to


Thematic Bible







And coming to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father abound in bread, but I perish here with hunger! Verse ConceptsSelf KnowledgeRegaining SanitySoliloquyNo FoodDeath Of A Fatherhomecoming

I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired servants. Verse ConceptsServants Of The Lord

And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send help to the brethren living in Judea; Verse ConceptsGood FriendsBenevolencePeople HelpingAccording To Things

AND I make known to you, brothers, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia, that in much trying affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, of their own accord, read more.
with much entreaty they desired of us the favor of a participation in the service to the saints;


But now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints at Jerusalem.




For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints at Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Stewardship OfPoverty, Causes OfPoverty, Remedies ForRiches, Believers AttitudesGiving To The Poor

AND I make known to you, brothers, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia, that in much trying affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, of their own accord, read more.
with much entreaty they desired of us the favor of a participation in the service to the saints; and not as we hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God,


And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send help to the brethren living in Judea; which they also did, sending to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

But a certain Samaritan, on a journey, came where he was, and seeing him had compassion on him; and he came and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and putting him on his own beast, brought him to a khan, and took care of him. And on the next day, putting out two denarii [28 cents], he gave them to the khan-keeper, and said, Take care of him, and whatever you expend more, when I return I will pay you.






And looking steadily at him and being afraid, he said, What is wanted, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and charities have come up as a memorial before God. Verse ConceptsGiftsPoverty, Remedies ForReligionFear, Of UnknownBenevolenceGod Remembering DevotionWhat Is The Matter?Giving To The PoorThings Going UpGod Answered Prayerremembrance

But now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchServing Groupsjerusalemministering



And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed. Verse ConceptsActs of KindnessExploitationsAttitudes, to other peopleGood WorksPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Remedies ForAlmsgivingAltruismCharityMeaningDeer Etc.Helping OthersHelping The PoorDeerHelping Others In Needmakeup


AND when it was determined that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion by the name of Julius, of the cohort of Augustus. Verse ConceptsCenturionRoman Emperorssailing

AND when we came to Rome the centurion committed the prisoners to the prefect of the camp, and Paul was allowed to remain by himself, with a soldier to guard him. Verse ConceptsArrestingempiresGuardsHousesIsolated Persons

and on the next day we came to Sidon, and Julius treating Paul with humanity allowed him to go to his friends, and receive attention. Verse ConceptsKindnessCourtesyShipsThe Next DayChristians Are Called Friends

But Paul continued two entire years in his hired house, and received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the doctrines concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.


And taking them that hour of the night, he washed them from their stripes, and was baptized, he and all his, immediately, Verse ConceptsHourLove, For One AnotherRelatives Also InvolvedChristian BaptismBaptism

and he commanded the centurion that Paul should be kept, and be freed from bonds, and that he should forbid none of his friends to serve him. Verse ConceptsCenturionGuardsPeople Set Free By Peoplerelaxation

And the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not fit that you should come under my roof; but only say the word and my servant will be cured. For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me; and I say to this man, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it. Jesus hearing wondered and said to those that followed him, I tell you truly, I have not found so great a faith with any one in Israel; read more.
and I tell you that many shall come from the East and from the West, and shall recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, but the children of the kingdom shall be cast into the darkness outside; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said to the centurion, Go; as you have believed be it to you; and the servant was cured at that hour.

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and about to die; and he hearing of Jesus, sent to him the elders of the Jews, asking him to come and cure his servant. And having come to Jesus they besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy for whom you should do this; read more.
for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue. And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying, Lord, trouble not yourself, for I am not fit that you should come under my roof. Wherefore I did not think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant shall be cured; for I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me, and I say to one, Go, and he goes, and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it. And Jesus hearing these things wondered at him, and turning around said to the multitude following him, I tell you I have not found in Israel so great a faith; and those sent returning to the house found the sick servant well.

I have written to you, having confidence in your obedience, knowing that you will do even more than I say.