Romans 12:8

Exhort, give generously, lead diligently, and show mercy cheerfully, each according to one's gift.

Cross-references · 40

• 2 Cor 9:7Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
• 1 Tim 5:17Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
• 1 Cor 12:28And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
• 1 Tim 3:4–5An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
• Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
• Heb 13:22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
• Acts 20:2After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,
• Acts 13:15After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
• Heb 13:7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
• 1 Th 5:12–14But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
• Acts 20:28Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
• Heb 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
• Acts 11:28–30One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.)
• Heb 10:25Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
• 1 Cor 14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
• Heb 13:24Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.
• 2 Cor 8:12For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
• 2 Cor 9:13Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.
• Ps 37:21The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.
• Ps 101:1–8A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.
• Ps 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
• Rom 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
• 2 Cor 9:11You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.
• 1 Th 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
• 2 Cor 1:12And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
• 1 Tim 4:13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
• Eccl 11:1–2Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
• Matt 6:2–4So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
• 1 Th 2:8We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.
• Eccl 11:6Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.
• Matt 25:40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
• Eccl 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
• Prov 22:9A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
• Luke 21:1–4Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,
• Isa 64:5You welcome those who gladly do right, who remember Your ways. Surely You were angry, for we sinned. How can we be saved if we remain in our sins?
• 2 Cor 8:1–9Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
• Eph 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
• Deut 15:8–11Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.
• Rom 13:6This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.
• Isa 32:5No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected.

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