Bible Cross References
coveteth
Acts 20:33-35
33
I have desired the silver or gold or clothes of no one.
34
You yourselves know that these hands rendered service to my needs, and those who were with me.
35
By all things I have shown you, that thus laboring it is necessary to help [those] being weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
1 Thessalonians 2:5-9
5
For neither were we using flattering speech, as you know, nor covering up greed, God is [our] witness.
6
Nor seeking glory from men, neither from you, nor from others, even though we were able to carry weight as apostles of Christ.
7
But we proved to be gentle in your midst, as a nursing [mother] cherishes her own children.
8
In this way longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
9
For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
the righteous
Psalm 37:26
He is merciful, and lends continually; and his seed shall be blessed.
Psalm 112:9
He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
Luke 6:30-36
30
Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your belongings, do not ask for [them] back.
31
And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.
32
But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
33
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
34
And if you lend [to those] from whom you hope to receive [it] back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners, so that they may receive the same amount back.
35
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping to receive nothing back; and your reward shall be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.
36
Therefore be compassionate, just as your Father also is compassionate.
Acts 20:35
By all things I have shown you, that thus laboring it is necessary to help [those] being weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
7
But as you abound in everything--in faith, in word, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us--see that you abound in this grace also.
8
I speak not by a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by means of the diligence of others.
9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet on account of you He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 9:9-14
9
just as it is written: "He has dispersed, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever."
10
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
11
in everything being made rich to all generosity, which produces thanksgiving through us to God.
12
Because the ministry of this service not only is supplying the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,
13
while through the approved character of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and [for the] generosity of your sharing toward them and toward all,
14
and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.