Philippians 4:14 Cross References

Philippians 4:14

14: But even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.

It is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a very special place in my heart. We have shared together the blessings of God, both when I was in prison and when I was out, defending the truth and telling others the Good News.

Don't forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God.

You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail. When all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew you had better things waiting for you in eternity.

At the moment I have all I need--more than I need! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable to God and pleases him.

But the LORD told him, `It is right for you to want to build the Temple to honor my name,

Dear friend, you are doing a good work for God when you take care of the traveling teachers who are passing through, even though they are strangers to you.
They have told the church here of your friendship and your loving deeds. You do well to send them on their way in a manner that pleases God.
For they are traveling for the Lord and accept nothing from those who are not Christians.
So we ourselves should support them so that we may become partners with them for the truth.

They were very glad to do this because they feel they owe a real debt to them. Since the Gentiles received the wonderful spiritual blessings of the Good News from the Jewish Christians, they feel the least they can do in return is help them financially.

Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them.

Wasn't he also speaking to us? Of course he was. Just as farm workers who plow fields and thresh the grain expect a share of the harvest, Christian workers should be paid by those they serve.
We have planted good spiritual seed among you. Is it too much to ask, in return, for mere food and clothing?

The master was full of praise. 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!'

But the LORD told him, `It is right for you to want to build the Temple to honor my name,

I am John, your brother. In Jesus we are partners in suffering and in the Kingdom and in patient endurance. I was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and speaking about Jesus.

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