Romans 12:13

World English Bible (2000)

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

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  • 2 Cor 9:1 : 1 It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,
  • 2 Cor 9:12 : 12 For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;
  • Heb 6:10 : 10 For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.
  • Heb 13:16 : 16 But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
  • 1 Tim 3:2 : 2 The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
  • Titus 1:8 : 8 but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;
  • Phlm 1:7 : 7 For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
  • Rom 15:25-28 : 25 But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. 26 For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem. 27 Yes, it has been their good pleasure, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to serve them in fleshly things. 28 When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
  • 1 Cor 16:1-2 : 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. 2 On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.
  • 1 Cor 16:15 : 15 Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),
  • 2 Cor 8:1-4 : 1 Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia; 2 how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. 3 For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord, 4 begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
  • Acts 4:35 : 35 and laid them at the apostles' feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
  • Acts 9:36-41 : 36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did. 37 It happened in those days that she fell sick, and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. 38 As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. 39 Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, get up!" She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 He gave her his hand, and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
  • 1 Pet 4:9 : 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
  • 1 John 3:17 : 17 But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?
  • Heb 13:2 : 2 Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
  • Gal 6:10 : 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
  • Acts 10:4 : 4 He, fastening his eyes on him, and being frightened, said, "What is it, Lord?" He said to him, "Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God.
  • Acts 20:34-35 : 34 You yourselves know that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me. 35 In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
  • Rom 12:8 : 8 or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
  • Gen 18:2-8 : 2 He lifted up his eyes and looked, and saw that three men stood opposite him. When he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself to the earth, 3 and said, "My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please don't go away from your servant. 4 Now let a little water be fetched, wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. 5 I will get a morsel of bread so you can refresh your heart. After that you may go your way, now that you have come to your servant." They said, "Very well, do as you have said." 6 Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Quickly prepare three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes." 7 Abraham ran to the herd, and fetched a tender and good calf, and gave it to the servant. He hurried to dress it. 8 He took butter, milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them. He stood by them under the tree, and they ate.
  • Gen 19:1-3 : 1 The two angels came to Sodom at evening. Lot sat in the gate of Sodom. Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them. He bowed himself with his face to the earth, 2 and he said, "See now, my lords, please turn aside into your servant's house, stay all night, wash your feet, and you can rise up early, and go on your way." They said, "No, but we will stay in the street all night." 3 He urged them greatly, and they came in with him, and entered into his house. He made them a feast, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
  • Ps 41:1 : 1 Blessed is he who considers the poor. Yahweh will deliver him in the day of evil.
  • Matt 25:35 : 35 for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in.

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    8 And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

    9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

    10 As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

  • Rom 12:10-12
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    10 In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

    11 not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

    12 rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

  • Rom 12:14-15
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    14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse.

    15 Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

  • Heb 13:1-3
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    1 Let brotherly love continue.

    2 Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.

    3 Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body.

  • Rom 12:6-8
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    6 Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

    7 or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

    8 or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

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    11 you being enriched in everything to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.

    12 For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;

    13 seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all;

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    12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.

    13 All the saints greet you.

  • 18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

  • 3 John 1:5-6
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    5 Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.

    6 They have testified about your love before the assembly. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a way worthy of God,

  • 16 But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

  • 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

  • 4 begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

  • Rom 15:25-26
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    25 But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.

    26 For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.

  • 8 but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

  • 1 It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

  • 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.

  • 45 They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.

  • 10 For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

  • 35 and laid them at the apostles' feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.

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    13 For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,

    14 but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack; that there may be equality.

  • 7 Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go from house to house.

  • 12 for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

  • 5 I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.

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    14 Let all that you do be done in love.

    15 Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),

  • 12 that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

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    34 You yourselves know that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me.

    35 In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

  • 29 As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;

  • 35 for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in.

  • 12 So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.

  • 7 with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

  • 7 For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

  • 9 to another faith, by the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, by the same Spirit;

  • 22 What, don't you have houses to eat and to drink in? Or do you despise God's assembly, and put them to shame who don't have? What shall I tell you? Shall I praise you? In this I don't praise you.