13 (A)distributing to the needs of the saints, (B)given[a] to hospitality.

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  1. Romans 12:13 Lit. pursuing

16 (A)But do not forget to do good and to share, for (B)with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

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12 For the administration of this service not only (A)supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

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17 But (A)whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

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10 For (A)God is not unjust to forget (B)your work and [a]labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have (C)ministered to the saints, and do minister.

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  1. Hebrews 6:10 NU omits labor of

(A)Be hospitable to one another (B)without grumbling.

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10 (A)Therefore, as we have opportunity, (B)let us do good to all, (C)especially to those who are of the household of faith.

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(A)Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing (B)some have unwittingly entertained angels.

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A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;

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10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

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35 (A)and laid them at the apostles’ feet; (B)and they distributed to each as anyone had need.

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35 (A)for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; (B)I was a stranger and you took Me in;

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For we [a]have great [b]joy and [c]consolation in your love, because the [d]hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

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  1. Philemon 1:7 NU had
  2. Philemon 1:7 M thanksgiving
  3. Philemon 1:7 comfort
  4. Philemon 1:7 Lit. inward parts, heart, liver, and lungs

but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,

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Administering the Gift

Now concerning (A)the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you;

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Excel in Giving

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and (A)their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing, imploring us with much urgency [a]that we would receive the gift and (B)the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 8:4 NU, M omit that we would receive, thus changing text to urgency for the favor and fellowship

Collection for the Saints

16 Now concerning (A)the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: (B)On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.

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34 [a]Yes, you yourselves know (A)that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me. 35 I have shown you in every way, (B)by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’

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  1. Acts 20:34 NU, M omit Yes

And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, “What is it, lord?”

So he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.

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15 I urge you, brethren—you know (A)the household of Stephanas, that it is (B)the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to (C)the ministry of the saints—

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(A)he who exhorts, in exhortation; (B)he who gives, with liberality; (C)he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, (D)with cheerfulness.

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The Blessing and Suffering of the Godly

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

41 Blessed is he who considers the [a]poor;
The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.

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  1. Psalm 41:1 helpless or powerless

25 But now (A)I am going to Jerusalem to [a]minister to the saints. 26 For (B)it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For (C)if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, (D)their duty is also to minister to them in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them (E)this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain.

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  1. Romans 15:25 serve

Dorcas Restored to Life

36 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named [a]Tabitha, which is translated [b]Dorcas. This woman was full (A)of good works and charitable deeds which she did. 37 But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in (B)an upper room. 38 And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 But Peter (C)put them all out, and (D)knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he (E)said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

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  1. Acts 9:36 Lit., in Aram., Gazelle
  2. Acts 9:36 Lit., in Gr., Gazelle

(A)So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; (B)and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground, and said, “My Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant. Please let (C)a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. And (D)I will bring a morsel of bread, that (E)you may refresh your hearts. After that you may pass by, (F)inasmuch as you have come to your servant.”

They said, “Do as you have said.”

So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly, make ready three measures of fine meal; knead it and make cakes.” And Abraham ran to the herd, took a tender and good calf, gave it to a young man, and he hastened to prepare it. So (G)he took butter and milk and the calf which he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree as they ate.

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