Welfare

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he 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 he received of us. — read the full passage →

Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

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

We then 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, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? — read the full passage →

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

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

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

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

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? — read the full passage →

And he looked up, and saw the rich men 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 the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Come unto me, all ye that labour 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 which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

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

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. — read the full passage →

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

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

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

Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

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

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

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour 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 naturally care 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 know hereafter.

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

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

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

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

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

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

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, 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 afraid.

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

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

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working 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 in us.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

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

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

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

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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 the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have 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 we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.