Acts 20:35
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35 In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”(A)
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Acts 20:35
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35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
2 Corinthians 9:6-12
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6 The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.(A) 7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.(B) 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing[a] in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.(C) 9 As it is written,
10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.[c] 11 You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us, 12 for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God.
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2 Corinthians 9:6-12
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Generosity Encouraged
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.(A) 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,(B) not reluctantly or under compulsion,(C) for God loves a cheerful giver.(D) 8 And God is able(E) to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,(F) you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food(I) will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.(J) 11 You will be enriched(K) in every way so that you can be generous(L) on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.(M)
12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs(N) of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.(O)
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- 2 Corinthians 9:9 Psalm 112:9
Hebrews 13:16
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16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
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Hebrews 13:16
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16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others,(A) for with such sacrifices(B) God is pleased.
Proverbs 19:17
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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord
and will be repaid in full.(A)
Proverbs 19:17
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Luke 14:12-14
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12 He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers and sisters or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.(A) 14 And you will be blessed because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
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Luke 14:12-14
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12 Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,(A) 14 and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”(B)
Matthew 10:8
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8 Cure the sick; raise the dead; cleanse those with a skin disease; cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.
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Matthew 10:8
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8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,[a] drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
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- Matthew 10:8 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(B) be patient with everyone.
2 Corinthians 8:9
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9 For you know the generous act[a] of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.(A)
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- 8.9 Gk the grace or gift
2 Corinthians 8:9
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9 For you know the grace(A) of our Lord Jesus Christ,(B) that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,(C) so that you through his poverty might become rich.(D)
Isaiah 58:7-12
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7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry
and bring the homeless poor into your house;
when you see the naked, to cover them
and not to hide yourself from your own kin?(A)
8 Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,
and your healing shall spring up quickly;
your vindicator[a] shall go before you;
the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.(B)
9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer;
you shall cry for help, and he will say, “Here I am.”
If you remove the yoke from among you,
the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil,(C)
10 if you offer your food to the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the afflicted,
then your light shall rise in the darkness
and your gloom be like the noonday.(D)
11 The Lord will guide you continually
and satisfy your needs in parched places
and make your bones strong,
and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water
whose waters never fail.(E)
12 Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt;
you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
you shall be called the repairer of the breach,
the restorer of streets to live in.(F)
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- 58.8 Or vindication
Isaiah 58:7-12
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7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry(A)
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter(B)—
when you see the naked, to clothe(C) them,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?(D)
8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn,(E)
and your healing(F) will quickly appear;
then your righteousness[a](G) will go before you,
and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.(H)
9 Then you will call,(I) and the Lord will answer;(J)
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.
“If you do away with the yoke of oppression,
with the pointing finger(K) and malicious talk,(L)
10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,(M)
then your light(N) will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.(O)
11 The Lord will guide(P) you always;
he will satisfy your needs(Q) in a sun-scorched land(R)
and will strengthen(S) your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,(T)
like a spring(U) whose waters never fail.
12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins(V)
and will raise up the age-old foundations;(W)
you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls,(X)
Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.
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- Isaiah 58:8 Or your righteous One
Matthew 25:34-40
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34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,(A) 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 welcomed me,(B) 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.’(C) 37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ 40 And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’(D)
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Matthew 25:34-40
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34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom(A) prepared for you since the creation of the world.(B) 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,(C) 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me,(D) I was sick and you looked after me,(E) I was in prison and you came to visit me.’(F)
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 needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’(G)
Philippians 4:17-20
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17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit[a] that accumulates to your account.(A) 18 I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.(B) 19 And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.(C) 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.(D)
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- 4.17 Gk fruit
Philippians 4:17-20
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17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.(A) 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(B) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(C) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs(D) according to the riches of his glory(E) in Christ Jesus.
20 To our God and Father(F) be glory for ever and ever. Amen.(G)
Hebrews 12:12-13
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12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees(A) 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.(B)
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Hebrews 12:12-13
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12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.(A) 13 “Make level paths for your feet,”[a](B) so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.(C)
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- Hebrews 12:13 Prov. 4:26
Ephesians 4:28
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28 Those who steal must give up stealing; rather, let them labor, doing good work with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy.
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Ephesians 4:28
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28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,(A) doing something useful with their own hands,(B) that they may have something to share with those in need.(C)
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