honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd, for David and the people with him to eat, for they said, “The troops are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness.”
Romans 12:13 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Contribute to the needs of God's people [sharing in the necessities of the saints]; pursue the practice of hospitality. American Standard Version (1901) communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. Common English Bible Contribute to the needs of God’s people, and welcome strangers into your home. Catholic Public Domain Version in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality. |
honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd, for David and the people with him to eat, for they said, “The troops are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness.”
Let us make a small roof chamber with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that he can stay there whenever he comes to us.”
Happy are those who consider the poor; the Lord delivers them in the day of trouble.
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,
He stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” He answered, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.
They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
Now, brothers and sisters, you know that members of the household of Stephanas were the first fruits in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints;
Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints,
for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God.
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.
Now a bishop must be above reproach, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an apt teacher,
she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
but he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, self-controlled, upright, devout, and restrained,
And let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.
I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.
For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
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?
Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you;