Bible Cross References
coveteth
Acts 20:33-35
33
I have coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel.
34
Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have served for my necessities, and for those who were with me.
35
I have shown you in everything, by laboring like this, that we need to support the weak. And 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 at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor in pretense of covetousness; God is witness.
6
Nor did we seek honor from men, either from you or from others, when we might have been authoritative as apostles of Christ.
7
But we were gentle among you, just as a nurse cherishes her own children.
8
So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because you had become beloved to us.
9
For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
the righteous
Psalm 37:26
All day long he is gracious and lends, and his seed is blessed.
Psalm 112:9
He has dispersed abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness stands 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 goods do not ask for them back.
31
And as you would have men do to you, you also do likewise to them.
32
For if you love those who love you, what thanks is there to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
33
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks is there to you? For even sinners do the same.
34
And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what thanks is there to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back.
35
But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.
36
Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.
Acts 20:35
I have shown you in everything, by laboring like this, that we need to support the weak. And 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 speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us), see that you abound in this grace also.
8
I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the diligence of others.
9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 9:9-14
9
As it is written: He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.
10
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for eating, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
11
while you are enriched in everything unto all sincerity, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.
12
For the ministry of this service not only supplies what is lacking to the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,
13
through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for your professed obedience to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men,
14
and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.