Romans 12:8

New English Translation

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him.”

Psalm 112:9

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

Psalm 37:21

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

Proverbs 22:9

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Sow your seed in the morning, and do not stop working until the evening; for you do not know which activity will succeed – whether this one or that one, or whether both will prosper equally.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

Isaiah 32:5

A fool will no longer be called honorable; a deceiver will no longer be called principled.

Isaiah 32:8

An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security.

Isaiah 64:5

You assist those who delight in doing what is right, who observe your commandments. Look, you were angry because we violated them continually. How then can we be saved?

Matthew 25:40

And the king will answer them, ‘I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.’

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

Acts 13:12

Then when the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was greatly astounded at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts 13:15

After the reading from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, “Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it.”

Acts 15:32

Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

Acts 20:2

After he had gone through those regions and spoken many words of encouragement to the believers there, he came to Greece,

Acts 20:28

Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

Acts 4:36

So Joseph, a Levite who was a native of Cyprus, called by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”),

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

Romans 13:6

For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, gifts of healing, helps, gifts of leadership, different kinds of tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God – not by human wisdom but by the grace of God – we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his treachery, your minds may be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 9:11

You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,

2 Corinthians 9:13

Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ,

Deuteronomy 15:14

You must supply them generously from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress – as the Lord your God has blessed you, you must give to them.

Deuteronomy 16:11

You shall rejoice before him – you, your son, your daughter, your male and female slaves, the Levites in your villages, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows among you – in the place where the Lord chooses to locate his name.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

1 Thessalonians 2:8

with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

Hebrews 10:25

not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

Hebrews 13:22

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

Hebrews 13:24

Greetings to all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.