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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.
For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales and lay them at the apostles' feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need. Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement), read more.
and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. "Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea. And this they did, sending it in charge of Barnabas and Saul to the elders.
Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings;
but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things. read more.
Therefore, when I have finished this, and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
Therefore, when I have finished this, and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; read more.
and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.
and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.
Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality. For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave of their own accord, read more.
begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints,
begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints,
For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Regularly, every week
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Paul preached at troas
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.
Giving » Rules for
"Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. "So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. "But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, read more.
so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
But now finish doing it also, so that just as there was the readiness to desire it, so there may be also the completion of it by your ability. For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.
at this present time your abundance being a supply for their need, so that their abundance also may become a supply for your need, that there may be equality;
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
Liberality » Should be exercised » According to ability
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God which He has given you.
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
Then you shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the Lord your God with a tribute of a freewill offering of your hand, which you shall give just as the Lord your God blesses you;
Lord's » Days » Paul preached at troas
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.