Romans 12:8
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8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(A) if it is giving, then give generously;(B) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Footnotes
- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
2 Corinthians 9:7
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7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,(A) not reluctantly or under compulsion,(B) for God loves a cheerful giver.(C)
1 Timothy 5:17
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17 The elders(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
Hebrews 13:17
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17 Have confidence in your leaders(A) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(B) as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
Hebrews 10:25
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25 not giving up meeting together,(A) as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another(B)—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.(C)
1 Timothy 3:4-5
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4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect.(A) 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)(B)
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:4 Or him with proper
1 Corinthians 14:3
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3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(A) encouraging(B) and comfort.
Acts 15:32
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32 Judas and Silas,(A) who themselves were prophets,(B) said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.
Acts 13:15
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15 After the reading from the Law(A) and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”
Hebrews 13:24
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24 Greet all your leaders(A) and all the Lord’s people. Those from Italy(B) send you their greetings.
Hebrews 13:22
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22 Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.(A)
Hebrews 13:7
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7 Remember your leaders,(A) who spoke the word of God(B) to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate(C) their faith.
1 Timothy 4:13
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13 Until I come,(A) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,(B) to preaching and to teaching.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
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Final Instructions
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(A) among you, who care for you in the Lord(B) and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(C) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(D) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(E) be patient with everyone.
1 Thessalonians 2:8
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8 so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God(A) but our lives as well.(B)
1 Thessalonians 2:3
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3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives,(A) nor are we trying to trick you.(B)
Colossians 3:22
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22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
Ephesians 6:5
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5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(A) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(B) just as you would obey Christ.(C)
2 Corinthians 11:3
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3 But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning,(A) your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
2 Corinthians 9:13
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2 Corinthians 9:11
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11 You will be enriched(A) in every way so that you can be generous(B) on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.(C)
2 Corinthians 8:12
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12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has,(A) not according to what one does not have.
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
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The Collection for the Lord’s People
8 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian(A) churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.(B) 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(C) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(D) in this service(E) to the Lord’s people.(F) 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. 6 So we urged(G) Titus,(H) just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion(I) this act of grace on your part. 7 But since you excel in everything(J)—in faith, in speech, in knowledge,(K) in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
8 I am not commanding you,(L) but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace(M) of our Lord Jesus Christ,(N) that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,(O) so that you through his poverty might become rich.(P)
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts and in your love for us
2 Corinthians 1:12
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Paul’s Change of Plans
12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience(A) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a](B) and godly sincerity.(C) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom(D) but on God’s grace.
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness
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