But Jehovah said to my father David, Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well that it was in your heart.

But Jehovah said to my father David, Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well in that it was in your heart.

His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will appoint you administrator over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.

Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers,

because they went forth on behalf of His name, taking nothing from the Gentiles.

Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of the grace.

For it seemed good to them, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, it is also their duty to minister to them in carnal things.

Or does He say it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written, that he who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should be partaker of his hope.

If we have sown spiritual things to you, is it a great thing if we reap your material things?

Let him being taught the Word share in all good things with him who teaches.

Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

for you had compassion on me in my bonds, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing, yourselves, that you have a better and an enduring possession in Heaven.

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.