Cross references
Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Romans 12:8 has 54 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 17 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 2 Corinthians 9:7 (11 votes) and 1 Timothy 5:17 (9 votes). 40 other verses point back to it. It links with 23 other books, from Genesis 18 to 1 Peter 5.
Which verses does Romans 12:8 point to?
The 20 strongest of 54, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- 2 Corinthians 9:711 votes
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
- 1 Timothy 5:179 votes
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
- 1 Corinthians 12:287 votes
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
- 1 Timothy 3:4–57 votes
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity. For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
- Acts 15:326 votes
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Acts 13:155 votes
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
- Acts 20:25 votes
After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,
- Acts 20:285 votes
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12–145 votes
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. …
- Hebrews 13:75 votes
Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
- Hebrews 13:175 votes
- Hebrews 13:225 votes
- Acts 11:28–304 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:34 votes
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
- 2 Corinthians 8:124 votes
- Hebrews 10:254 votes
- Hebrews 13:244 votes
- Psalm 37:213 votes
- Psalm 101:1–83 votes
- Psalm 112:93 votes
Which verses point to Romans 12:8?
The 10 strongest of 40.