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 BSB

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.

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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.

  1. 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.

  2. Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

  3. 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.

  4. 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?

  5. Acts 15:326 votes

    Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

  6. 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.”

  7. Acts 20:25 votes

    After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,

  8. 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.

  9. 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. …

  10. Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

  11. But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

Which verses point to Romans 12:8?

The 10 strongest of 40.