Hebrews 13:16

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And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

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  • Phil 4:18 : 18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.
  • Rom 12:13 : 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
  • Gal 6:10 : 10 So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.
  • Eph 4:28 : 28 The one who steals must steal no longer; instead he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with the one who has need.
  • Mic 6:7-8 : 7 Will the LORD accept a thousand rams, or ten thousand streams of olive oil? Should I give him my firstborn child as payment for my rebellion, my offspring– my own flesh and blood– for my sin? 8 He has told you, O man, what is good, and what the LORD really wants from you: He wants you to carry out justice, to love faithfulness, and to live obediently before your God.
  • Phlm 1:6 : 6 I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ.
  • Heb 6:10 : 10 For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
  • Heb 13:1-2 : 1 Final Exhortations Brotherly love must continue. 2 Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.
  • 3 John 1:11 : 11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
  • 2 Thess 3:13 : 13 But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.
  • 1 Tim 6:18 : 18 Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
  • Matt 25:35-40 : 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him,‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or naked and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the king will answer them,‘I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.’
  • Ps 37:3 : 3 Trust in the LORD and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!
  • Ps 51:19 : 19 Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.
  • 2 Cor 9:12-13 : 12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God. 13 Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone.
  • Gal 6:6 : 6 Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.
  • Luke 18:22 : 22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him,“One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
  • Acts 9:36 : 36 Peter Raises Dorcas Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha(which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.
  • Acts 10:38 : 38 with respect to Jesus from Nazareth, that God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.
  • Phil 4:14 : 14 Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.
  • Luke 6:35-36 : 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

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  • Heb 10:24-26
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    19Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.

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  • 1 Tim 6:18
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    18Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

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  • Rom 14:18-19
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    18For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

    19So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

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    6Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.

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    2Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.

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    17I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the LORD.

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    3But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year after year.

  • Rom 12:10
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    10Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

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    17For it is better to suffer for doing good, if God wills it, than for doing evil.

  • 1 Pet 2:15
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    15For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

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    13But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.

  • 2 Cor 8:12
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    12For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

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    20You must not present anything that has a flaw, because it will not be acceptable for your benefit.

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    7Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.