Romans 12:13

Bible in Basic English 1965

Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:29

And honey and butter and sheep and milk-cheeses, for David and his people: for they said, This people is in the waste land, needing food and drink and rest.

2 Kings 4:10

So let us make a little room on the wall; and put a bed there for him, and a table and a seat and a light; so that when he comes to us, he will be able to go in there.

Psalm 41:1

To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. Happy is the man who gives thought to the poor; the Lord will be his saviour in the time of trouble.

Proverbs 31:20

Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need.

Matthew 25:35

For I was in need of food, and you gave it to me: I was in need of drink, and you gave it to me: I was wandering, and you took me in;

Acts 10:4

And he, looking on him in fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your offerings have come up to God, and he has kept them in mind.

Acts 4:35

And put it at the feet of the Apostles for distribution to everyone as he had need.

Romans 12:8

He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a serious mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Now I make my request to you, my brothers, for you have knowledge that the house of Stephanas is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have made themselves the servants of the saints,

2 Corinthians 9:1

But there is no need for me to say anything in my letter about the giving to the saints:

2 Corinthians 9:12

For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God;

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and specially to those who are of the family of the faith.

1 Timothy 3:2

The Bishop, then, is to be a man of good name, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, serious-minded, having respect for order, opening his house freely to guests, a ready teacher;

1 Timothy 5:10

And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.

Titus 1:8

But opening his house freely to guests; a lover of what is good, serious-minded, upright, holy, self-controlled;

Titus 3:14

And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.

Philemon 1:7

For I had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been made strong again through you, brother.

Hebrews 13:16

But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.

Hebrews 13:2

Take care to keep open house: because in this way some have had angels as their guests, without being conscious of it.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints.

1 Peter 4:9

Keep open house for all with a glad heart;

1 John 3:17

But if a man has this world's goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love of God to be in him?

3 John 1:5

My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;