Acts 20:35

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I have revealed all things to you, because by laboring in this way, it is necessary to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "

Cross References

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.

Isaiah 32:8

Yet truly, the prince will plan things that are worthy of a prince, and he will stand above the rulers.

Isaiah 35:3

Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees!

Matthew 10:8

Cure the infirm, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You have received freely, so give freely.

Acts 20:20

how I held back nothing that was of value, how well I have preached to you, and that I have taught you publicly and throughout the houses,

Acts 20:27

For I have not turned aside in the least from announcing every counsel of God to you.

Acts 20:34

as you yourselves know. For that which was needed by me and by those who are with me, these hands have provided.

Acts 20:36

And when he had said these things, kneeling down, he prayed with all of them.

Romans 15:1

But we who are stronger must bear with the feebleness of the weak, and not so as to please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others are sharers in this authority over you, why are we not more entitled? And yet we have not used this authority. Instead, we bear all things, lest we give any hindrance to the Gospel of Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:12

But what I am doing, I will continue to do, so that I may take away an opportunity from those who desire an opportunity by which they may glory, so as to be considered to be like us.

2 Corinthians 11:9

And when I was with you and in need, I was burdensome to no one. For the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied whatever was lacking to me. And in all things, I have kept myself, and I will keep myself, from being burdensome to you.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For what is there that you have had which is less than the other churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this injury.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that through his poverty, you might become rich.

Ephesians 4:28

Whoever was stealing, let him now not steal, but rather let him labor, working with his hands, doing what is good, so that he may have something to distribute to those who suffer need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to choose work that allows you to be tranquil, and to carry out your business and to do your work with your own hands, just as we have instructed you,

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we ask you, brothers: correct the disruptive, console the weak-minded, support the sick, be patient with everyone.

Hebrews 13:16

But do not be willing to forget good works and fellowship. For God is deserving of such sacrifices.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those who are prisoners, just as if you were imprisoned with them, and those who endure hardships, just as if you were in their place.

3 John 1:7

For they set out, on behalf of his name, accepting nothing from the unbelievers.