Bible Cross References
abound
Philippians 4:12
I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
Our friends, we must thank God at all times for you. It is right for us to do so, because your faith is growing so much and the love each of you has for the others is becoming greater.
Epaphroditus
Philippians 2:25
I have thought it necessary to send to you our brother Epaphroditus, who has worked and fought by my side and who has served as your messenger in helping me.
Philippians 2:26
He is anxious to see you all and is very upset because you had heard that he was sick.
an
John 12:3-8
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Then Mary took a whole pint of a very expensive perfume made of pure nard, poured it on Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The sweet smell of the perfume filled the whole house.
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One of Jesus' disciples, Judas Iscariot---the one who was going to betray him---said,
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"Why wasn't this perfume sold for three hundred silver coins and the money given to the poor?"
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He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. He carried the money bag and would help himself from it.
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But Jesus said, "Leave her alone! Let her keep what she has for the day of my burial.
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You will always have poor people with you, but you will not always have me."
2 Corinthians 2:15
For we are like a sweet-smelling incense offered by Christ to God, which spreads among those who are being saved and those who are being lost.
2 Corinthians 2:16
For those who are being lost, it is a deadly stench that kills; but for those who are being saved, it is a fragrance that brings life. Who, then, is capable for such a task?
Ephesians 5:2
Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us and gave his life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not forget to do good and to help one another, because these are the sacrifices that please God.
1 Peter 2:5
Come as living stones, and let yourselves be used in building the spiritual temple, where you will serve as holy priests to offer spiritual and acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ.
acceptable
Romans 12:1
So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.
2 Corinthians 9:12
For this service you perform not only meets the needs of God's people, but also produces an outpouring of gratitude to God.