Romans 12:8

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so he would command his children and his descendants to live the way the Lord wants them to, to live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, will give Abraham what I promised him.”

Psalm 112:9

They give freely to the poor. The things they do are right and will continue forever. They will be given great honor.

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and don’t pay back, but those who do right give freely to others.

Proverbs 22:9

Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant early in the morning, and work until evening, because you don’t know if this or that will succeed. They might both do well.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever work you do, do your best, because you are going to the grave, where there is no working, no planning, no knowledge, and no wisdom.

Isaiah 32:5

Fools will not be called great, and people will not respect the wicked.

Isaiah 32:8

But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.

Isaiah 64:5

You help those who enjoy doing good, who remember how you want them to live. But you were angry because we sinned. For a long time we disobeyed, so how can we be saved?

Matthew 25:40

“Then the King will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for me.’

Acts 11:23

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith. When he reached Antioch and saw how God had blessed the people, he was glad. He encouraged all the believers in Antioch always to obey the Lord with all their hearts, and many people became followers of the Lord.

Acts 13:12

When the governor saw this, he believed because he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts 13:15

After the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were read, the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to Paul and Barnabas: “Brothers, if you have any message that will encourage the people, please speak.”

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, who were also prophets, said many things to encourage the believers and make them stronger.

Acts 20:2

He said many things to strengthen the followers in the different places on his way through Macedonia. Then he went to Greece,

Acts 20:28

Be careful for yourselves and for all the people the Holy Spirit has given to you to oversee. You must be like shepherds to the church of God, which he bought with the death of his own son.

Acts 4:36

One of the believers was named Joseph, a Levite born in Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas (which means “one who encourages”).

Romans 12:13

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

Romans 13:6

This is also why you pay taxes. Rulers are working for God and give their time to their work.

1 Corinthians 12:28

In the church God has given a place first to apostles, second to prophets, and third to teachers. Then God has given a place to those who do miracles, those who have gifts of healing, those who can help others, those who are able to govern, and those who can speak in different languages.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort.

2 Corinthians 1:12

This is what we are proud of, and I can say it with a clear conscience: In everything we have done in the world, and especially with you, we have had an honest and sincere heart from God. We did this by God’s grace, not by the kind of wisdom the world has.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I am afraid that your minds will be led away from your true and pure following of Christ just as Eve was tricked by the snake with his evil ways.

2 Corinthians 8:12

If you want to give, your gift will be accepted. It will be judged by what you have, not by what you do not have.

2 Corinthians 9:11

He will make you rich in every way so that you can always give freely. And your giving through us will cause many to give thanks to God.

2 Corinthians 9:13

It is a proof of your faith. Many people will praise God because you obey the Good News of Christ—the gospel you say you believe—and because you freely share with them and with all others.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give as you have decided in your heart to give. You should not be sad when you give, and you should not give because you feel forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your masters here on earth with fear and respect and from a sincere heart, just as you obey Christ.

Deuteronomy 15:14

Give them some of your flock, your grain, and your wine, giving to them as the Lord has given to you.

Deuteronomy 16:11

Rejoice before the Lord your God at the place he will choose to be worshiped. Everybody should rejoice: you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, the Levites in your town, the strangers, orphans, and widows living among you.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your masters in all things. Do not obey just when they are watching you, to gain their favor, but serve them honestly, because you respect the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Our appeal does not come from lies or wrong reasons, nor were we trying to trick you.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Because we loved you, we were happy to share not only God’s Good News with you, but even our own lives. You had become so dear to us!

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, continue to read the Scriptures to the people, strengthen them, and teach them.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who lead the church well should receive double honor, especially those who work hard by speaking and teaching,

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell the rich people to do good, to be rich in doing good deeds, to be generous and ready to share.

Hebrews 10:25

You should not stay away from the church meetings, as some are doing, but you should meet together and encourage each other. Do this even more as you see the day coming.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and act under their authority. They are watching over you, because they are responsible for your souls. Obey them so that they will do this work with joy, not sadness. It will not help you to make their work hard.

Hebrews 13:22

My brothers and sisters, I beg you to listen patiently to this message I have written to encourage you, because it is not very long.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all your leaders and all of God’s people. Those from Italy send greetings to you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders who taught God’s message to you. Remember how they lived and died, and copy their faith.