Romans 12:8

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

Cross-references · 40

• 2 Cor 9:7Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
• 1 Tim 5:17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
• 1 Cor 12:28God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
• 1 Tim 3:4–5one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
• Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them.
• Heb 13:22But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.
• Acts 20:2When he had gone through those parts, and had encouraged them with many words, he came into Greece.
• Acts 13:15After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak.”
• Heb 13:7Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
• 1 Th 5:12–14But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,
• Acts 20:28Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.
• Heb 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
• Acts 11:28–30One of them named Agabus stood up, and indicated by the Spirit that there should be a great famine all over the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius.
• Heb 10:25not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
• 1 Cor 14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
• Heb 13:24Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.
• 2 Cor 8:12For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
• 2 Cor 9:13seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all;
• Ps 37:21The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
• Ps 101:1–8A Psalm by David. I will sing of loving kindness and justice. To you, Yahweh, I will sing praises.
• Ps 112:9He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
• Rom 12:13contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
• 2 Cor 9:11you being enriched in everything to all liberality, which produces through us thanksgiving to God.
• 1 Th 2:3For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.
• 2 Cor 1:12For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.
• 1 Tim 4:13Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching.
• Eccl 11:1–2Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.
• Matt 6:2–4Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.
• 1 Th 2:8Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.
• Eccl 11:6In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening don’t withhold your hand; for you don’t know which will prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both will be equally good.
• Matt 25:40“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
• Eccl 9:10Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.
• Prov 22:9He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
• Luke 21:1–4He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury.
• Isa 64:5You meet him who rejoices and does righteousness, those who remember you in your ways. Behold, you were angry, and we sinned. We have been in sin for a long time. Shall we be saved?
• 2 Cor 8:1–9Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia;
• Eph 6:5Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ;
• Deut 15:8–11but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks.
• Rom 13:6For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, attending continually on this very thing.
• Isa 32:5The fool will no longer be called noble, nor the scoundrel be highly respected.

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