honey, curds, sheep, goats, and cheese from the herd for David and the people with him to eat. They had reasoned, ‘The people must be hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.’
Romans 12:13 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Contribute to the needs of God's people [sharing in the necessities of the saints]; pursue the practice of hospitality. American Standard Version (1901) communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. Common English Bible Contribute to the needs of God’s people, and welcome strangers into your home. Catholic Public Domain Version in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality. |
honey, curds, sheep, goats, and cheese from the herd for David and the people with him to eat. They had reasoned, ‘The people must be hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.’
so let’s make a small, walled-in upper room and put a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp there for him. Whenever he comes, he can stay there.’
Her hands reach out to the poor, and she extends her hands to the needy.
‘ “For 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 took me in;
Staring at him in awe, he said, ‘What is it, Lord? ’ The angel told him, ‘Your prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
and laid them at the apostles’ feet. This was then distributed to each person as any had need.
if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.
Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
and is well known for good works #– #that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,
Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works for pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.
For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.
For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints #– #and by continuing to serve them.
If anyone has this world’s goods and sees a fellow believer in need but withholds compassion from him #– #how does God’s love reside in him?
Dear friend, you are acting faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers and sisters, especially when they are strangers.