Romans 12:13

New Century Version

Share with God’s people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:29

honey, milk curds, sheep, and cheese made from cows’ milk for David and his people. They said, “The people are hungry and tired and thirsty in the desert.”

2 Kings 4:10

Let’s make a small room on the roof and put a bed in the room for him. We can put a table, a chair, and a lampstand there. Then when he comes by, he can stay there.”

Psalm 41:1

Happy are those who think about the poor. When trouble comes, the Lord will save them.

Proverbs 31:20

She welcomes the poor and helps the needy.

Matthew 25:35

I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was alone and away from home, and you invited me into your house.

Acts 10:4

Cornelius stared at the angel. He became afraid and said, “What do you want, Lord?” The angel said, “God has heard your prayers. He has seen that you give to the poor, and he remembers you.

Acts 4:35

and gave it to the apostles. Then the money was given to anyone who needed it.

Romans 12:8

Whoever has the gift of encouraging others should encourage. Whoever has the gift of giving to others should give freely. Anyone who has the gift of being a leader should try hard when he leads. Whoever has the gift of showing mercy to others should do so with joy.

1 Corinthians 16:15

You know that the family of Stephanas were the first believers in Southern Greece and that they have given themselves to the service of God’s people. I ask you, brothers and sisters,

2 Corinthians 9:1

I really do not need to write you about this help for God’s people.

2 Corinthians 9:12

This service you do not only helps the needs of God’s people, it also brings many more thanks to God.

Galatians 6:10

When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.

1 Timothy 3:2

An overseer must not give people a reason to criticize him, and he must have only one wife. He must be self-controlled, wise, respected by others, ready to welcome guests, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

Titus 1:8

Overseers must be ready to welcome guests, love what is good, be wise, live right, and be holy and self-controlled.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to use their lives for doing good deeds to provide what is necessary so that their lives will not be useless.

Philemon 1:7

I have great joy and comfort, my brother, because the love you have shown to God’s people has refreshed them.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

Hebrews 13:2

Remember to welcome strangers, because some who have done this have welcomed angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other, without complaining.

1 John 3:17

Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help. Then God’s love is not living in that person.

3 John 1:5

My dear friend, it is good that you help the brothers and sisters, even those you do not know.