He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker, but he that honors Him has pity upon the poor.

And whoever gives one of these little [ones] only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward."

"And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brothers, you did it to Me.'

Most assuredly I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me."

[As for God], His works [are] true, and all His ways [are] judgment: God [is] faithful, and there is no unrighteousness [in Him]; just and holy [is] the Lord.

Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar, just as it is written: "That You may be justified in Your words, and You may overcome when You are judged."

But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? [Surely] God, the [One] inflicting wrath is not unrighteous, is [He]? (I speak as a man.)

since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

and to give you who are being afflicted rest along with us at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with His mighty angels,

Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Remember me, O God, for good, [in] all that I have done to this people.

And I told the Levites who were purifying themselves, and came and kept the gates, that they should sanctify the Sabbath day. Remember me, O God, for these things, and spare me according to the abundance of Your mercy.

And the offering of the wood-bearers [was] at certain set times, and in the [times of the] firstfruits. Remember me, O our God, for good.

May He remember all your sacrifices, and accept your whole burnt offerings. Pause.

I remember the kindness of your youth, and the love of your betrothal,

in following the Holy One of Israel, says the Lord, Israel was holiness unto the Lord, [and] the firstfruits of His increase. All that devoured him shall offend; evils shall come upon them, says the Lord.

Forasmuch as evil is rewarded for good; for they have spoken words against my soul, and they have hidden the punishment they [meant] for me. Remember that I stood before Your face, to speak good concerning them, to turn away Your wrath from them.

And looking intently at him and becoming fearful he said, "What is it, lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.

and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered before God.

Love is patient, love is kind; love does not envy; love does not boast, is not puffed up;

does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.

For you, brothers were called to freedom; only do not use freedom for an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

constantly remembering your work of faith, labor of love, and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father,

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother having need, and shuts off his compassion towards him, how does the love of God abide in him?

My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

But do not forget the doing of good and generosity, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker, but he that honors Him has pity upon the poor.

And whoever gives one of these little [ones] only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward."

for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in;

"Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?

Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?'

For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you are Christ's, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.

Now all who believed were together, and they had all things in common,

and they were selling their possessions and goods, and were dividing them among all, to the degree that anyone had a need.

Nor was there anyone needy among them; for all who were owners of lands or houses were selling them, and were bringing the proceeds of the things which had been sold,

and were placing them beside the feet of the apostles; and they were distributing to each, to the degree that anyone had need.

Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which being translated is called Dorcas. This [woman] was full of good works and charitable giving which she was doing.

Now since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was in Joppa, sent to him, urging him not to delay in coming to them.

Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined as a ministry to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea;

sharing in the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

But now I am traveling to Jerusalem ministering to the saints.

For they thought it good, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles shared in spiritual things, they are obligated also to minister to them in material things.

Now concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I directed to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

But when I arrive, [those] whom ever you approve by letters, these I will send to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

Now we make known to you brothers, the grace of God which has been given to the churches of Macedonia,

For I bear witness that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing,

and not as we hoped, but they first gave their own selves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God,

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.

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.

Now concerning the ministering to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you;

in everything being made rich to all generosity, which produces thanksgiving through us to God.

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,

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those who are of the household of faith.

Because even in Thessalonica, both once and again you sent for my need.

And I have all things and abound. I have been made full, having received from Epaphroditus the things [sent] from you, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

And whatever you may do in word or deed, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing,

but when he arrived in Rome, he more diligently sought me out and found [me].

May the Lord grant to him to find mercy from the Lord in that Day--and you very well know how many ways he served in Ephesus.

hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,

For we have much thanksgiving and encouragement over your love, because the affections of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food,

Thus also that faith, if it does not have works, is dead, [being] by itself

We know that we have passed over from death to life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love his brother abides in death.

By this we have come to know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives in behalf of our brothers.