Hebrews 6:10

A Serious Warning Against Falling Away

⁹ But we, even while we speak in this tone, have a happier conviction concerning you, my dearly-loved friends--a conviction of things which point towards salvation. ¹⁰ For God is not unjust so that He is unmindful of your labour and of the love which you have manifested towards Himself in having rendered services to His people and in still rendering them. ¹¹ But we long for each of you to continue to manifest the same earnestness, with a view to your enjoying fulness of hope to the very End;

Labor of Love

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink because he is a disciple, I solemnly tell you that he will not lose his reward."

1 Thessalonians 1:3

For we never fail to remember your works of faith and labours of love and your persistent and unwavering hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father;

Mark 9:41

and whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, I solemnly tell you that he will certainly not lose his reward.

Acts 10:4

Looking steadily at him, and being much alarmed, he said, "What do you want, Sir?" "Your prayers and charities," he replied, "have gone up and have been recorded before God.

2 Corinthians 9:1

As to the services which are being rendered to God's people, it is really unnecessary for me to write to you.

Matthew 25:35-40

For when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty, you gave me drink; when I was homeless, you gave me a welcome;

John 13:20

In most solemn truth I tell you that he who receives whoever I send receives me, and that he who receives me receives Him who sent me."

Acts 2:44-45

And all the believers kept together, and had everything in common.

Acts 4:34-35

And, in fact, there was not a needy man among them, for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the money which they realised,

Acts 9:36-39

Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, 'Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.

Acts 10:31

who said, "'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been put on record before God.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.

Romans 3:4-5

No, indeed; let us hold God to be true, though every man should prove to be false. As it stands written, "That Thou mayest be shown to be just in the sentence Thou pronouncest, and gain Thy cause when Thou contendest."

Romans 12:13

Relieve the necessities of God's people; always practise hospitality.

Romans 15:25-27

But at present I am going to Jerusalem to serve God's people,

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient and kind. Love knows neither envy nor jealousy. Love is not forward and self-assertive, nor boastful and conceited.

1 Corinthians 16:1-3

As to the collection for God's people, what I have directed the Churches of Galatia to do, you must do also.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9

But we desire to let you know, brethren, of the grace of God which has been bestowed on the Churches of Macedonia;

2 Corinthians 9:11-15

May you be abundantly enriched so as to show all liberality, such as through our instrumentality brings thanksgiving to God.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any importance; but only faith working through love.

Galatians 5:13

You however, brethren, were called to freedom. Only do not turn your freedom into an excuse for giving way to your lower natures; but become bondservants to one another in a spirit of love.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith.

Philippians 4:16-18

because even in Thessalonica you sent several times to minister to my needs.

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, and let it be through Him that you give thanks to God the Father.

2 Thessalonians 1:6-7

A plain token of God's righteous judgement, I say, since it is a righteous thing for Him to requite with affliction those who are now afflicting you;

1 Timothy 6:18

They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and liberal;

2 Timothy 1:17-18

Nay, when he was here in Rome, he took great pains to inquire where I was living, and at last he found me.

2 Timothy 4:8

From this time onward there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who love the thought of His Appearing.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased.

James 2:15-17

Suppose a Christian brother or sister is poorly clad or lacks daily food,

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, He is so faithful and just that He forgives us our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 3:14-18

As for us, we know that we have already passed out of death into Life--because we love our brother men. He who is destitute of love continues dead.