Romans 12:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If we can encourage others, we should encourage them. If we can give, we should be generous. If we are leaders, we should do our best. If we are good to others, we should do it cheerfully.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him to teach his family to obey me for ever and to do what is right and fair. Then I will give Abraham many descendants, just as I promised.”

Psalm 112:9

They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor.

Psalm 37:21

An evil person borrows and never pays back; a good person is generous and never stops giving.

Proverbs 22:9

The LORD blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant your seeds early in the morning and keep working in the field until dark. Who knows? Your work might pay off, and your seeds might produce.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Work hard at whatever you do. You will soon go to the world of the dead, where no one works or thinks or reasons or knows anything.

Isaiah 32:5

Fools will no longer be highly respected, and crooks won't be given positions of honour.

Isaiah 32:8

But helpful people can always be trusted to make helpful plans.

Isaiah 64:5

You help all who gladly obey and do what you want, but sin makes you angry. Only by your help can we ever be saved.

Matthew 25:40

The king will answer, “Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me.”

Acts 11:23

When Barnabas got there and saw what God had been kind enough to do for them, he was very glad. So he begged them to remain faithful to the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 13:12

When the governor saw what had happened, he was amazed at this teaching about the Lord. So he put his faith in the Lord.

Acts 13:15

After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the leaders sent someone over to tell Paul and Barnabas, “Friends, if you have anything to say that will help the people, please say it.”

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas were prophets, and they spoke a long time, encouraging and helping the Lord's followers.

Acts 20:2

As he travelled from place to place, he encouraged the followers with many messages. Finally, he went to Greece

Acts 20:28

Look after yourselves and everyone the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be like shepherds to God's church. It is the flock that he bought with the blood of his own Son.

Acts 4:36

Joseph was one of the followers who had sold a piece of property and brought the money to the apostles. He was a Levite from Cyprus, and the apostles called him Barnabas, which means “one who encourages others”.

Romans 12:13

Take care of God's needy people and welcome strangers into your home.

Romans 13:6

You must also pay your taxes. The authorities are God's servants, and it is their duty to take care of these matters.

1 Corinthians 12:28

First, God chose some people to be apostles and prophets and teachers for the church. But he also chose some to perform miracles or heal the sick or help others or be leaders or speak different kinds of languages.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But when you prophesy, you will be understood, and others will be helped. They will be encouraged and made to feel better.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We can be proud of our clear conscience. We have always lived honestly and sincerely, especially when we were with you. And we were guided by God's wonderful kindness instead of by the wisdom of this world.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But now I fear that you will be tricked, just as Eve was tricked by that lying snake. I am afraid that you might stop thinking about Christ in an honest and sincere way.

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

2 Corinthians 9:11

You will be blessed in every way, and you will be able to keep on being generous. Then many people will thank God when we deliver your gift.

2 Corinthians 9:13

The way in which you have proved yourselves by this service will bring honour and praise to God. You believed the message about Christ, and you obeyed it by sharing generously with God's people and with everyone else.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, you must obey your earthly masters. Show them great respect and be as loyal to them as you are to Christ.

Deuteronomy 15:14

give them sheep and goats and a good supply of grain and wine. The more the LORD has given you, the more you should give them.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, you must always obey your earthly masters. Try to please them at all times, and not just when you think they are watching. Honour the Lord and serve your masters with your whole heart.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

We didn't have any hidden motives when we won you over, and we didn't try to fool or trick anyone.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

We cared so much for you, and you became so dear to us, that we were willing to give our lives for you when we gave you God's message.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I arrive, be sure to keep on reading the Scriptures in worship, and don't stop preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17

Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.

Hebrews 10:25

Some people have got out of the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord's coming is getting closer.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and do what they say. They are watching over you, and they must answer to God. So don't make them sad as they do their work. Make them happy. Otherwise, they won't be able to help you at all.

Hebrews 13:22

My friends, I have written only a short letter to encourage you, and I beg you to pay close attention to what I have said.

Hebrews 13:24

Please give my greetings to your leaders and to the rest of the Lord's people. His followers from Italy send you their greetings.

Hebrews 13:7

Don't forget about your leaders who taught you God's message. Remember what kind of lives they lived and try to have faith like theirs.