Acts 20:35
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 20
“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.”Acts 20:35
What Does Acts 20:35 Mean?
Acts 20:35 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 35 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, Care for the Poor, Stewardship, Compassion, Servanthood, Gratitude, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 20:35 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”2 Corinthians 9:6“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”Luke 14:12“Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.”Matthew 10:8“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”2 Corinthians 8:9“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”1 Thessalonians 5:14“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.”Isaiah 58:7“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?”Philippians 2:5“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”Matthew 25:34“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”John 13:14“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.”Psalms 41:1“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”Romans 15:1“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”Philippians 4:17“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”Psalms 112:5“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”Isaiah 35:3“Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.”Acts 20:27“For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.”Proverbs 22:9“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Isaiah 32:8“But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.”
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