Romans 12:13

New International Reader's Version

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:29

They brought honey, butter, sheep, and cheese that was made from cows’ milk. They brought all that food for David and his people to eat. They said, “These people have become tired. They’ve become hungry and thirsty in the desert.”

2 Kings 4:10

Let’s make a small room for him on the roof. We’ll put a bed and a table in it. We’ll also put a chair and a lamp in it. Then he can stay there when he comes to visit us.”

Psalm 41:1

Blessed are those who care about weak people. When they are in trouble, the Lord saves them.

Proverbs 31:20

She opens her arms to those who are poor. She reaches out her hands to those who are needy.

Matthew 25:35

I was hungry. And you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty. And you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger. And you invited me in.

Acts 10:4

Cornelius was afraid. He stared at the angel. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to poor people are like an offering to God. So he has remembered you.

Acts 4:35

They put it down at the apostles’ feet. It was then given out to anyone who needed it.

Romans 12:8

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 16:15

You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They have spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I am asking you

2 Corinthians 9:1

I don’t need to write to you about giving to the Lord’s people.

2 Corinthians 9:12

Your gifts meet the needs of the Lord’s people. And that’s not all. Your gifts also cause many people to thank God.

Galatians 6:10

So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let’s try even harder to do good to the family of believers.

1 Timothy 3:2

A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

Titus 1:8

Instead, a church leader must welcome people into his home. He must love what is good. He must control his mind and feelings. He must do what is right. He must be holy. He must control the desires of his body.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to commit themselves to doing what is good. Then they can provide for people when they are in great need. If they do that, their lives won’t turn out to be useless.

Philemon 1:7

Your love has given me great joy. It has encouraged me. My brother, you have renewed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

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 13:2

Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair. He will not forget what you have done. He will remember the love you have shown him. You showed it when you helped his people. And you show it when you keep on helping them.

1 Peter 4:9

Welcome others into your homes without complaining.

1 John 3:17

Suppose someone sees a brother or sister in need and is able to help them. And suppose that person doesn’t take pity on these needy people. Then how can the love of God be in that person?

3 John 1:5

Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters. You are faithful even though they are strangers to you.