Romans 12:13 Cross References - RKJNT

¹³ Contributing to the saints who are in need; practicing hospitality.

³⁵ For I was hungry, and you gave me food: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in:

³⁵ And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made to each according to his need.

³⁶ Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which translated is Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and acts of charity. ³⁷ And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. ³⁸ And since Lydda was near to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent to him two men, urging him to come to them and not delay. ³⁹ Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. ⁴⁰ But Peter put them all out, and knelt down, and prayed; and turning to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. ⁴¹ And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

⁴ And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms have come up as a memorial before God.

³⁴ You yourselves know, that these hands have ministered to my needs, and to the needs of those who were with me. ³⁵ I have shown you in all things, that by labouring in this manner you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words the Lord Jesus himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

⁸ Or he who exhorts, in exhortation: he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

²⁵ But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. ²⁶ For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem. ²⁷ It has truly pleased them to do this; and indeed they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is to minister to them in material things. ²⁸ Therefore, when I have completed this, and have made certain they have received this fruit, I will come visit you on my way to Spain.

¹ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have directed the churches of Galatia, so you do also. ² Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay aside and save something, as he has prospered, that there need be no collections when I come.

¹⁵ I urge you, brethren, (you know that those of the house of Stephanas were the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints,)

¹ And now, brethren, we want you to know of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; ² For during a great test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in a wealth of liberality. ³ For I bear witness that they gave according to their ability, yea, and beyond their ability, and of their own accord; ⁴ Begging us most insistently that we would allow them the privilege of taking part in this service to the saints.

¹ Now regarding this ministry to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

¹² For the performance of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God.

¹⁰ Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

² An overseer must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, respectable, given to hospitality, able to teach;

¹⁰ Having a reputation for good works; if she has brought up her children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has devoted herself to every good work.

⁸ But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good, sensible, just, holy, self-controlled;

⁷ For we have great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

¹⁰ For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget the work and love which you have shown for his name's sake in having ministered to the saints, as you continue to do.

² Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers: for by so doing some have entertained angels without knowing it.

¹⁶ Do not forget to do good and to share: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

⁹ Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

¹⁷ But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?