if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, an
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, all
I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,
Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their fait
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the chu
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admon
Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as yo
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.
One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole worl
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgi
For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
You welcome those who gladly do right, who remember Your ways. Surely You were angry, for we sinned. How can we be saved
Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether
And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relatio
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,
Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work
A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.
Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of C
So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the stre
For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by d
No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected.
With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant g
and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and
This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.
All the believers were together and had everything in common.
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would hav
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of
When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,
I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your sim
But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.