Philippians 4:14
Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
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ASV
Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.
KJV
Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
But are the things we sent superfluous, since you know how to endure want? No, because although I know how to suffer need, you ought not withdraw your help: "Contribute to the needs of the saints" (Rom. 12:13); "You had compassion on the prisoners" (Heb. …
It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in trouble. Here see what is the nature of true Christian sympathy; not only to be concerned for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them.
He here guards against their thinking from what he has just said, that he makes light of their bounty. ye did communicate with my affliction--that is, ye made yourselves sharers with me in my present affliction, namely, by sympathy; of which sympathy your contribution is the proof.
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Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
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Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Continue in brotherly love.
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Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
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Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.