Romans 12:8

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he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, in simplicity; he who governs, in solicitude; he who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

For I know that he will instruct his sons, and his household after him, to keep to the way of the Lord, and to act with judgment and justice, so that, for the sake of Abraham, the Lord may bring about all the things that he has spoken to him."

Psalm 112:9

He causes a barren woman to live in a house, as the joyful mother of sons.

Psalm 37:21

Those who render evil for good have dragged me down, because I followed goodness.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning, sow your seed, and in the evening, do not let your hand cease. For you do not know which of these may rise up, the one or the other. But if both rise up together, so much the better.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand is able to do, do it earnestly. For neither work, nor reason, nor wisdom, nor knowledge will exist in death, toward which you are hurrying.

Isaiah 32:5

He who is foolish will no longer be called leader, nor will the deceitful be called greater.

Isaiah 32:8

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

Isaiah 64:5

You have met with those who rejoice in doing justice. By your ways, they will remember you. Behold, you have been angry, for we have sinned. In this, we have continued, but we will be saved.

Matthew 25:40

And in response, the King shall say to them, 'Amen I say to you, whenever you did this for one of these, the least of my brothers, you did it for me.'

Acts 11:23

And when he had arrived there and had seen the grace of God, he was gladdened. And he exhorted them all to continue in the Lord with a resolute heart.

Acts 13:12

Then the proconsul, when he had seen what was done, believed, being in wonder over the doctrine of the Lord.

Acts 13:15

Then, after the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent to them, saying: "Noble brothers, if there is in you any word of exhortation to the people, speak."

Acts 15:32

But Judas and Silas, being also prophets themselves, consoled the brothers with many words, and they were strengthened.

Acts 20:2

And when he had walked through those areas and had exhorted them with many sermons, he went into Greece.

Acts 20:28

Take care of yourselves and of the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has stationed you as Bishops to rule the Church of God, which he has purchased by his own blood.

Acts 4:36

Now Joseph, who the Apostles surnamed Barnabas (which is translated as 'son of consolation'), who was a Levite of Cyprian descent,

Romans 12:13

in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.

Romans 13:6

Therefore, you must also offer tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving him in this.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And indeed, God has established a certain order in the Church: first Apostles, second Prophets, third Teachers, next miracle-workers, and then the grace of healing, of helping others, of governing, of different kinds of languages, and of the interpretation of words.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, which is found in simplicity of heart and in sincerity toward God. And it is not with worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God, that we have conversed with this world, and more abundantly toward you.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I am afraid lest, as the serpent led astray Eve by his cleverness, so your minds might be corrupted and might fall away from the simplicity which is in Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For when the will is prompted, it receives according to what that person has, not according to what that person does not have.

2 Corinthians 9:11

So then, having been enriched in all things, you may abound in all simplicity, which works thanksgiving to God through us.

2 Corinthians 9:13

And so, through the evidence of this ministry, you glorify God by the obedience of your confession in the Gospel of Christ, and by the simplicity of your communion with them and with everyone,

2 Corinthians 9:7

each one giving, just as he has determined in his heart, neither out of sadness, nor out of obligation. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 6:5

Servants, be obedient to your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ.

Deuteronomy 15:14

Instead, you shall give to him, for his journey, from your flocks and threshing floor and winepress, with which the Lord your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 16:11

And you shall feast in the sight of the Lord your God: you, your son and your daughter, your man servant and your woman servant, and the Levite who is within your gates, and the new arrival as well as the orphan and the widow, who abide with you, in the place which the Lord your God will choose, so that his name may dwell there.

Colossians 3:22

Servants, obey, in all things, your lords according to the flesh, not serving only when seen, as if to please men, but serving in simplicity of heart, fearing God.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our exhortation was not in error, nor from impurity, nor with deception.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So desirous were we for you that we were willing to hand over to you, not only the Gospel of God, but even our own souls. For you have become most beloved to us.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I arrive, attend to reading, to exhortation, and to doctrine.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let priests who lead well be held worthy of twice the honor, especially those who labor in the Word and in doctrine.

1 Timothy 6:18

and to do good, to become rich in good works, to donate readily, to share,

Hebrews 10:25

not deserting our assembly, as some are accustomed to do, but consoling one another, and even more so as you see that the day is approaching.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and be subject to them. For they watch over you, as if to render an account of your souls. So then, may they do this with joy, and not with grief. Otherwise, it would not be as helpful to you.

Hebrews 13:22

And I beg you, brothers, that you may permit this word of consolation, especially since I have written to you with few words.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all your leaders and all the saints. The brothers from Italy greet you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, who have spoken the Word of God to you, whose faith you imitate, by observing the goal of their way of life: