Bible Cross References
coveteth
Acts 20:33-35
33
I have not wanted anyone's silver or gold or clothing.
34
You yourselves know that I have worked with these hands of mine to provide everything that my companions and I have needed.
35
I have shown you in all things that by working hard in this way we must help the weak, remembering the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, 'There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.' "
1 Thessalonians 2:5-9
5
You know very well that we did not come to you with flattering talk, nor did we use words to cover up greed---God is our witness!
6
We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others,
7
even though as apostles of Christ we could have made demands on you. But we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.
8
Because of our love for you we were ready to share with you not only the Good News from God but even our own lives. You were so dear to us!
9
Surely you remember, our friends, how we worked and toiled! We worked day and night so that we would not be any trouble to you as we preached to you the Good News from God.
the righteous
Psalm 37:26
At all times they give freely and lend to others, and their children are a blessing.
Psalm 112:9
He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.
Luke 6:30-36
30
Give to everyone who asks you for something, and when someone takes what is yours, do not ask for it back.
31
Do for others just what you want them to do for you.
32
"If you love only the people who love you, why should you receive a blessing? Even sinners love those who love them!
33
And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you receive a blessing? Even sinners do that!
34
And if you lend only to those from whom you hope to get it back, why should you receive a blessing? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount!
35
No! Love your enemies and do good to them; lend and expect nothing back. You will then have a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God. For he is good to the ungrateful and the wicked.
36
Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.
Acts 20:35
I have shown you in all things that by working hard in this way we must help the weak, remembering the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, 'There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.' "
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
7
You are so rich in all you have: in faith, speech, and knowledge, in your eagerness to help and in your love for us. And so we want you to be generous also in this service of love.
8
I am not laying down any rules. But by showing how eager others are to help, I am trying to find out how real your own love is.
9
You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ; rich as he was, he made himself poor for your sake, in order to make you rich by means of his poverty.
2 Corinthians 9:9-14
9
As the scripture says, "He gives generously to the needy; his kindness lasts forever."
10
And God, who supplies seed for the sower and bread to eat, will also supply you with all the seed you need and will make it grow and produce a rich harvest from your generosity.
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.
12
For this service you perform not only meets the needs of God's people, but also produces an outpouring of gratitude to God.
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.
14
And so with deep affection they will pray for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown you.