Acts 20:35

New International Reader's Version

In everything I did, I showed you that we must work hard and help the weak. We must remember the words of the Lord Jesus. He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Cross References

Proverbs 19:17

Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord. God will reward them for what they have done.

Isaiah 32:8

But those who are noble make noble plans. And by doing noble things they succeed.

Isaiah 35:3

Strengthen the hands of those who are weak. Help those whose knees give way.

Matthew 10:8

Heal those who are sick. Bring those who are dead back to life. Make those who have skin diseases ‘clean’ again. Drive out demons. You have received freely, so give freely.

Acts 20:20

You know that nothing has kept me from preaching whatever would help you. I have taught you in public and from house to house.

Acts 20:27

I haven’t let anyone keep me from telling you everything God wants you to do.

Acts 20:34

You yourselves know that I have used my own hands to meet my needs. I have also met the needs of my companions.

Acts 20:36

Paul finished speaking. Then he got down on his knees with all of them and prayed.

Romans 15:1

We who have strong faith should help the weak with their problems. We should not please only ourselves.

1 Corinthians 9:12

Others have the right to receive help from you. Don’t we have even more right to do so? But we didn’t use that right. No, we have put up with everything. We didn’t want to keep the good news of Christ from spreading.

2 Corinthians 11:12

And I will keep on doing what I’m doing. That will stop those who claim they have things to brag about. They think they have a chance to be considered equal with us.

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t cause you any expense. The believers who came from Macedonia gave me what I needed. I haven’t caused you any expense at all. And I won’t ever do it.

2 Corinthians 12:13

How were you less important than the other churches? The only difference was that I didn’t cause you any expense. Forgive me for that wrong!

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace shown by our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor to help you. Because he became poor, you can become rich.

Ephesians 4:28

Anyone who has been stealing must never steal again. Instead, they must work. They must do something useful with their own hands. Then they will have something to give to people in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good. Don’t forget to share with others. God is pleased with those kinds of offerings.

Hebrews 13:3

Keep on remembering those in prison. Do this as if you were together with them in prison. And remember those who are treated badly as if you yourselves were suffering.

3 John 1:7

They started on their journey to serve Jesus Christ. They didn’t receive any help from those who aren’t believers.