Bible Cross References
in
1 Thessalonians 1:6
You imitated us and the Lord; and even though you suffered much, you received the message with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 2:14
Our friends, the same things happened to you that happened to the churches of God in Judea, to the people there who belong to Christ Jesus. You suffered the same persecutions from your own people that they suffered from the Jews,
1 Thessalonians 3:3
so that none of you should turn back because of these persecutions. You yourselves know that such persecutions are part of God's will for us.
1 Thessalonians 3:4
For while we were still with you, we told you ahead of time that we were going to be persecuted; and as you well know, that is exactly what happened.
the abundance
Nehemiah 8:10-12
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Now go home and have a feast. Share your food and wine with those who don't have enough. Today is holy to our Lord, so don't be sad. The joy that the LORD gives you will make you strong."
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The Levites went around calming the people and telling them not to be sad on such a holy day.
12
So all the people went home and ate and drank joyfully and shared what they had with others, because they understood what had been read to them.
Acts 2:45
They would sell their property and possessions, and distribute the money among all, according to what each one needed.
Acts 2:46
Day after day they met as a group in the Temple, and they had their meals together in their homes, eating with glad and humble hearts,
their deep
Mark 12:42-44
42
then a poor widow came along and dropped in two little copper coins, worth about a penny.
43
He called his disciples together and said to them, "I tell you that this poor widow put more in the offering box than all the others.
44
For the others put in what they had to spare of their riches; but she, poor as she is, put in all she had---she gave all she had to live on."
Luke 21:1-4
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Jesus looked around and saw rich people dropping their gifts in the Temple treasury,
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and he also saw a very poor widow dropping in two little copper coins.
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He said, "I tell you that this poor widow put in more than all the others.
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For the others offered their gifts from what they had to spare of their riches; but she, poor as she is, gave all she had to live on."
James 2:5
Listen, my dear friends! God chose the poor people of this world to be rich in faith and to possess the kingdom which he promised to those who love him.
Revelation 2:9
I know your troubles; I know that you are poor---but really you are rich! I know the evil things said against you by those who claim to be Jews but are not; they are a group that belongs to Satan!
the riches
2 Corinthians 6:10
although saddened, we are always glad; we seem poor, but we make many people rich; we seem to have nothing, yet we really possess everything.
2 Corinthians 9:11
He will always make you rich enough to be generous at all times, so that many will thank God for your gifts which they receive from us.
2 Corinthians 9:13
And because of the proof which this service of yours brings, many will give glory to God for your loyalty to the gospel of Christ, which you profess, and for your generosity in sharing with them and everyone else.
Deuteronomy 15:4
"The LORD your God will bless you in the land that he is giving you. Not one of your people will be poor
Proverbs 11:25
Be generous, and you will be prosperous. Help others, and you will be helped.
Isaiah 32:5-8
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No one will think that a fool is honorable or say that a scoundrel is honest.
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A fool speaks foolishly and thinks up evil things to do. What he does and what he says are an insult to the LORD, and he never feeds the hungry or gives thirsty people anything to drink.
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A stupid person is evil and does evil things; he plots to ruin the poor with lies and to keep them from getting their rights.
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But an honorable person acts honestly and stands firm for what is right.
liberality
2 Corinthians 1:12
We are proud that our conscience assures us that our lives in this world, and especially our relations with you, have been ruled by God-given frankness and sincerity, by the power of God's grace and not by human wisdom.
Romans 12:8
if it is to encourage others, we should do so. Whoever shares with others should do it generously; whoever has authority should work hard; whoever shows kindness to others should do it cheerfully.