Hebrews 6:10

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For God is not [so] unjust as to forget the work you are doing and the love you have shown for Him, as you ministered to the saints [i.e., His holy people] and continue to minister [to them].

Cross References

Matthew 10:42

Truly I tell you, whoever gives a mere drink of cold water to one of these least significant [disciples of mine] because he is a disciple, will certainly not lose his [temporal or eternal] reward.”

Matthew 20:7

They replied, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You men also may go to work in my vineyard.’

Matthew 25:17

In the same way the one who was given two talents made two more.

Mark 9:41

Truly I tell you, whoever will give you [even] a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his [temporal or eternal] reward.

John 13:20

Truly, truly, I tell you, the person who welcomes whoever I send welcomes me; and the one who welcomes me, welcomes God, who sent me.”

Acts 10:31

He said to me, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and God has taken account of your giving money to poor people.

Acts 10:4

As he stared at [the angel] in fright, he asked, “What is it, Lord?” [Note: The word “Lord” here could also be translated “Sir,” and its correct rendering depends on whether or not Cornelius understood the angel to be from God]. And the angel replied, “Your [continual] prayers and [generous] gifts to poor people have not gone unnoticed before God.

Acts 11:29

[In response to this prediction], the disciples decided to send as much relief as they could to help the brothers living in Judea.

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of God’s people. Be eager in showing hospitality.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now it is unnecessary for me to write you about this service to God’s holy people [in Jerusalem, who were in need].

Galatians 5:13

For you brothers were called [by God] to enjoy your freedom; but do not use this freedom as an excuse for living a sinful life; instead, use it to render loving service to each other.

Galatians 5:6

For in [our relationship with] Christ neither the practice of circumcision nor refraining from its practice matters in any way; but [all that really matters is having a genuine] faith [in Christ] that causes us to work [for Him] out of a genuine love [for Him and others].

Galatians 6:10

So then, we should do the right thing toward every person whenever we have the opportunity, and especially toward people who are part of God’s family [i.e., those making up “the faith”].

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, whether in [your] words or actions, do everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We continually remember, in the presence of our God and Father, the work produced by your faith, the labor prompted by your love, and your endurance motivated by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 6:18

[Urge them] to do what is good, to be rich in [the practice of] good deeds, to be generous and willing to share [with others].

2 Timothy 4:8

So, now there is a crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, who is a just Judge, will award me on that day [i.e., the Judgment Day], and not to me only, but also to everyone who has loved [the prospect of] His appearing.

Hebrews 10:32

But remember the earlier days when, after you were enlightened [to the truth], you endured a difficult struggle by having to suffer [much].

Hebrews 13:16

But do not forget to do good deeds and share [with others], for God is very pleased with such “sacrifices.”

1 John 1:9

[But] if we confess our sins [to God], He is faithful [to His promise] and righteous [in His judgment], and will forgive us of those sins and cleanse us from all of our wrongdoing.