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2 Corinthians 9 12
For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
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Hebrews 13:16
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
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Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints— and by continuing to serve them.
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1 John 3 17
If anyone has this world’s goods and sees a fellow believer in need but withholds compassion from him— how does God’s love reside in him?
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1 Peter 4 9
Be hospitable to one another without complaining.
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Hebrews 13:2
Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.
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1 Timothy 3 2
An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
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Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
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Philemon 1:7
For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
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2 Corinthians 9 1
Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
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Titus 1:8
but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,
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1 Corinthians 16 1-1 Corinthians 16 2
Now about the collection for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches.On the first day of the week, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he is prospering, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.
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Romans 12:8
if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.
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Acts 10:4
Staring at him in awe, he said,“ What is it, Lord?” The angel told him,“ Your prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
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Matthew 25:35
“‘ 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 took me in;
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Acts 4:35
and laid them at the apostles’ feet. This was then distributed to each person as any had need.
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2 Corinthians 8 1-2 Corinthians 8 4
We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia:During a severe trial brought about by affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.I can testify that, according to their ability and even beyond their ability, of their own accord,they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints,
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Psalms 41:1
Happy is one who is considerate of the poor; the LORD will save him in a day of adversity.
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Acts 9:36-41
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha( which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of charity.About that time she became sick and died. After washing her, they placed her in a room upstairs.Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to him who urged him,“ Don’t delay in coming with us.”Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him to the room upstairs. And all the widows approached him, weeping and showing him the robes and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them.Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down, prayed, and turning toward the body said,“ Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up.He gave her his hand and helped her stand up. He called the saints and widows and presented her alive.
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1 Corinthians 16 15
Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
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1 Timothy 5 10
and is well known for good works— that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
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Acts 20:34-35
You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and those who are with me.In every way I’ve shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by laboring like this and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he said,‘ It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
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Genesis 18:2-8
He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them, bowed to the ground,and said,“ My lord, if I have found favor with you, please do not go on past your servant.Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.I will bring a bit of bread so that you may strengthen yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. Later, you can continue on.”“ Yes,” they replied,“ do as you have said.”So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah,“ Quick! Knead three measures of fine flour and make bread.”Abraham ran to the herd and got a tender, choice calf. He gave it to a young man, who hurried to prepare it.Then Abraham took curds and milk, as well as the calf that he had prepared, and set them before the men. He served them as they ate under the tree.
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Genesis 19:1-3
The two angels entered Sodom in the evening as Lot was sitting in Sodom’s gateway. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them. He bowed with his face to the groundand said,“ My lords, turn aside to your servant’s house, wash your feet, and spend the night. Then you can get up early and go on your way.”“ No,” they said.“ We would rather spend the night in the square.”But he urged them so strongly that they followed him and went into his house. He prepared a feast and baked unleavened bread for them, and they ate.
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Romans 15:25-28
Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem to serve the saints,because Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits, then they are obligated to minister to them in material needs.So when I have finished this and safely delivered the funds to them, I will visit you on the way to Spain.
