Welfare

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us. — read the full passage →

neither did we eat bread for nought at any man’s hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you:

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; — read the full passage →

Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him? — read the full passage →

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

And there came also publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Teacher, what must we do? — read the full passage →

And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name. — read the full passage →

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples.

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.

What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.

Honor widows that are widows indeed. — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

For I have no man likeminded, who will care truly for your state.

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?