Romans 12:8

God's Word

If it is encouraging others, devote yourself to giving encouragement. If it is sharing, be generous. If it is leadership, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping people in need, help them cheerfully.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so that he will direct his children and his family after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. In this way I, the Lord, will do what I have promised Abraham.”

Psalm 112:9

He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.

Psalm 37:21

A wicked person borrows, but he does not repay. A righteous person is generous and giving.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever is generous will be blessed because he has shared his food with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant your seed in the morning, and don’t let your hands rest until evening. You don’t know whether this field or that field will be profitable or whether both of them will ⌞turn out⌟ equally well.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever presents itself for you to do, do it with ⌞all⌟ your might, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or skill in the grave where you’re going.

Isaiah 32:5

Godless fools will no longer be called nobles, nor will scoundrels be considered gentlemen.

Isaiah 32:8

But honorable people act honorably and stand firm for what is honorable.

Isaiah 64:5

You greeted the one who gladly does right and remembers your ways. You showed your anger, because we’ve sinned. We’ve continued to sin for a long time. Can we still be saved?

Matthew 25:40

“The king will answer them, ‘I can guarantee this truth: Whatever you did for one of my brothers or sisters, no matter how unimportant ⌞they seemed⌟, you did for me.’

Acts 11:23

When he arrived there, he was pleased to see what God had done for them out of kindness. So he encouraged all the people to remain solidly committed to the Lord.

Acts 13:12

When the governor saw what had happened, he believed. The Lord’s teachings amazed him.

Acts 13:15

After reading from Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent ⌞a message⌟ to Paul and Barnabas. The message said, “Brothers, if you have any words of encouragement for the people, feel free to speak.”

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, spoke a long time to encourage and strengthen the believers.

Acts 20:2

He went through that region and spoke many words of encouragement to the people. Then he went to Greece

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.

Acts 4:36

Joseph, a descendant of Levi, had been born on the island of Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas, which means “a person who encourages.”

Romans 12:13

Share what you have with God’s people who are in need. Be hospitable.

Romans 13:6

That is also why you pay your taxes. People in the government are God’s servants while they do the work he has given them.

1 Corinthians 12:28

In the church God has appointed first apostles, next prophets, third teachers, then those who perform miracles, then those who have the gift of healing, then those who help others, those who are managers, and those who can speak in a number of languages.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But when a person speaks what God has revealed, he speaks to people to help them grow, to encourage them, and to comfort them.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We are proud that our conscience is clear. We are proud of the way that we have lived in this world. We have lived with a God-given holiness  and sincerity, especially toward you. It was not by human wisdom that we have lived but by God’s kindness.

2 Corinthians 11:3

However, I’m afraid that as the snake deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:12

with whatever contributions you have. Since you are willing to do this, ⌞remember⌟ that people are accepted if they give what they are able to give. God doesn’t ask for what they don’t have.

2 Corinthians 9:11

God will make you rich enough so that you can always be generous. Your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God because of us.

2 Corinthians 9:13

You will honor God through this genuine act of service because of your commitment to spread the Good News of Christ and because of your generosity in sharing with them and everyone else.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give whatever you have decided. You shouldn’t be sorry that you gave or feel forced to give, since God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with proper respect. Be as sincere as you are when you obey Christ.

Deuteronomy 15:14

Generously give them provisions—sheep from your flocks, grain from your threshing floor, and wine from your winepress. Be as generous to them as the Lord your God has been to you.

Deuteronomy 16:11

Enjoy yourselves in the presence of the Lord your God along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites who live in your cities, the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live among you. Enjoy yourselves at the place the Lord your God will choose for his name to live.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, always obey your earthly masters. Don’t obey them only while you’re being watched, as if you merely wanted to please people. Be sincere in your motives out of respect for your real master.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

When we encouraged you, we didn’t use unethical schemes, corrupt practices, or deception.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

We felt so strongly about you that we were determined to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our lives. That’s how dear you were to us!

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I get there, concentrate on reading ⌞Scripture⌟ in worship, giving encouraging messages, and teaching people.

1 Timothy 5:17

Give double honor to spiritual leaders  who handle their duties well. This is especially true if they work hard at teaching God’s word.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, to do a lot of good things, to be generous, and to share.

Hebrews 10:25

We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and accept their authority. They take care of you because they are responsible for you. Obey them so that they may do this work joyfully and not complain about you. (Causing them to complain would not be to your advantage.)

Hebrews 13:22

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all your leaders and all God’s holy people. Those who are with us from Italy greet you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. Think about how their lives turned out, and imitate their faith.