Who consoleth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to console those who are in any tribulation, through the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.

Let each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification;

But, when you are doing alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

that your alms may be in secret; and your Father, Who seeth in secret, will recompense you.

Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple, Tabitha by name, (which being translated means Dorcas): this woman was full of good works and alms which she was accustomed to do.

When, therefore, you are doing alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say to you, they receive their reward.

But whosoever possesses the goods of the world, and beholds his brother having need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

not looking each to his own things, but each also to the things of others.

But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.

if anyone speaks, as uttering the oracles of God; if anyone ministers, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to Whom is the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

or ministry, let us labor in the ministry; or he that teaches, in teaching;

but, by the rule of equality, your abundance being a supply, at the present time, for their deficiency; that also their abundance may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality:

And God, indeed, set some in the assembly: first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; after that, miracles; then, gifts of healings, helps, governments, various kinds of tongues.

"Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen by them, otherwise at least ye have no reward with your Father Who is in Heaven.

communicating to the necessities of the saints; cultivating hospitality.

For it is not that there may be relief to others, but distress to you;

or he that exhorts, in his exhortation; he that imparts, let him do it with liberality; he that presides, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

according as each one received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

So, then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those of the household of the faith.

ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the mercy bestowed upon us by means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have to impart to him that has need.

And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful.

and they were selling their possessions and goods, and were distributing them to all, according as any one had need.

"Happy are the poor in spirit; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, free to impart, liberal;

and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

for the poor ye always have with you; and whensoever ye will, ye can do them good; but Me ye have not always.

doing nothing through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind, each esteeming others better than himself;

Because the ministry of this service not only fully supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but abounds also through many thanksgivings to God;

for in that He Himself hath suffered, being tempted, He is able to succor those who are tempted.

"And as ye wish that men should do to you, do ye also to them in like manner.