¹³ Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.^(A)

¹⁶ Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

¹² for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God.

¹⁰ For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the^[a] love that you showed for his sake^[b] in serving the saints, as you still do.^(A)

¹⁷ How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?^(A)

⁹ Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

² Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.^(A)

² Now a bishop^[a] must be above reproach, married only once,^[b] temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an apt teacher,^(A)

¹⁰ So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.^(A)

⁷ I have^[a] indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.^(A)