Philippians 4:17

Conservative English Version

I am not trying to get something from you, but I want you to receive the blessings that come from giving.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

Micah 7:1

I feel so empty inside-- like someone starving for grapes or figs, after the vines and trees have all been picked clean.

Malachi 1:10

I wish someone would lock the doors of my temple, so you would stop wasting time building fires on my altar. I am not pleased with you priests, and I refuse to accept any more of your offerings.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

John 15:8

When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honored.

Romans 15:28

After I have safely delivered this money, I will visit you and then go on to Spain.

2 Corinthians 11:16

I don't want any of you to think that I am a fool. But if you do, then let me be a fool and brag a little.

2 Corinthians 9:5

So I have decided to ask Titus and the others to spend some time with you before I arrive. This way they can arrange to collect the money you have promised. Then you will have the chance to give because you want to, and not because you feel forced to.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 4:11

I am not complaining about having too little. I have learned to be satisfied with whatever I have.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

You also know that we didn't try to flatter anyone. God himself knows that what we did wasn't a cover-up for greed.

1 Timothy 3:3

They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money.

1 Timothy 6:10

The love of money causes all kinds of trouble. Some people want money so much that they have given up their faith and caused themselves a lot of pain.

Titus 1:7

Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business.

Titus 3:14

Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.

Hebrews 6:10

God is always fair. He will remember how you helped his people in the past and how you are still helping them. You belong to God, and he won't forget the love you have shown his people.

1 Peter 5:2

Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money.

2 Peter 2:15

They have left the true road and have gone down the wrong path by following the example of the prophet Balaam. He was the son of Beor and loved what he got from being a crook.

2 Peter 2:3

They will be greedy and cheat you with smooth talk. But long ago God decided to punish them, and God doesn't sleep.

Jude 1:11

Now they are in for real trouble. They have followed Cain's example and have made the same mistake that Balaam did by caring only for money. They have also rebelled against God, just as Korah did. Because of all this, they will be destroyed.