Romans 12:8

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

No, for I have chosen him, that he may charge his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice; so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.”

Psalm 112:9

He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrows, and cannot pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives;

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand; for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

Isaiah 32:5

The fool will no more be called noble, nor the knave said to be honorable.

Isaiah 32:8

But he who is noble devises noble things, and by noble things he stands.

Isaiah 64:5

Thou meetest him that joyfully works righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways. Behold, thou wast angry, and we sinned; in our sins we have been a long time, and shall we be saved?

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose;

Acts 13:12

Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Acts 13:15

After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.”

Acts 15:32

And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words and strengthened them.

Acts 20:2

When he had gone through these parts and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece.

Acts 20:28

Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

Acts 4:36

Thus Joseph who was surnamed by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

Romans 13:6

For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:3

On the other hand, he who prophesies speaks to men for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience that we have behaved in the world, and still more toward you, with holiness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he has not.

2 Corinthians 9:11

You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God;

2 Corinthians 9:13

Under the test of this service, you will glorify God by your obedience in acknowledging the gospel of Christ, and by the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others;

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ;

Deuteronomy 15:14

you shall furnish him liberally out of your flock, out of your threshing floor, and out of your wine press; as the Lord your God has blessed you, you shall give to him.

Deuteronomy 16:11

and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God, you and your son and your daughter, your manservant and your maidservant, the Levite who is within your towns, the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow who are among you, at the place which the Lord your God will choose, to make his name dwell there.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our appeal does not spring from error or uncleanness, nor is it made with guile;

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

1 Timothy 4:13

Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching;

1 Timothy 6:18

They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous,

Hebrews 10:25

not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this joyfully, and not sadly, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Hebrews 13:22

I appeal to you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.