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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all believing were in one and the same place, and had all things common: And sold possessions and goods, and divided them to all, as any one had need
For neither was any in want among them: for as many as were possessors of farms or houses, selling, brought the prices of things sold, And laid down at the feet of the sent: and it was distributed to each as any had need. And Joses, surnamed Barnabas by the sent, (which is interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, read more.
A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
And in those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily service. And the twelve having called the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing for us, having left the word of God, to serve tables. Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
And certain of the disciples, as he was able, determined, each of them, to send for service to the brethren dwelling in Judea: Which also they did, having sent to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
And after many years I was present, going to do alms to my nation, and offerings.
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And now I go to Jerusalem serving the holy ones. For Macedonia and Achaia were contented a certain mutual participation be made for the poor of the holy ones in Jerusalem. For they were contented; and they are their debtors. For if the nations have participated in their spiritual things, they ought also to serve them in things pertaining to the flesh. read more.
Therefore having completed this, and sealed to them this fruit, I will come away by you to Spain.
Therefore having completed this, and sealed to them this fruit, I will come away by you to Spain.
And concerning the collection for the holy ones, as I appointed to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. According to one day of the sabbaths let each of you put by himself, treasuring up that which he is prospered in, that when I come there be no collections. And when I be present, whom ye approve by letters, these will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem. read more.
And if it be suitable for me also to go, they shall go with me.
And if it be suitable for me also to go, they shall go with me.
And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God given in the churches of Macedonia; That in much proof of pressure the abundance of their joy and their poverty according to depth abounded to the abundance of their simplicity. For according to power, I testify, and above power chosen voluntarily; read more.
Praying us with much entreaty that we receive the grace and participation of the service for saints.
Praying us with much entreaty that we receive the grace and participation of the service for saints.
For truly, concerning the service to the holy ones, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
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For God is not unjust to forget your work and fatigue of love, which ye showed to his name, having served to the holy ones, and serving.
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Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the holy in Christ Jesus at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:
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Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
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Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain;
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Deacon » Selected by the people
And in those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily service. And the twelve having called the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing for us, having left the word of God, to serve tables. Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need. read more.
And we will persevere in prayer, and the service of the word. And the word pleased before all the multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: Whom they set before the sent: and having prayed, they put hands upon them.
And we will persevere in prayer, and the service of the word. And the word pleased before all the multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: Whom they set before the sent: and having prayed, they put hands upon them.
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Situations of trust
And in those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily service. And the twelve having called the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing for us, having left the word of God, to serve tables. Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah from the Levites: and upon their hand Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah: for they were reckoned faithful: and upon them to divide out to their brethren.
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And they will not reckon with the men which they will give the silver into their hand to give to those doing the work, for they do in faith.
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Good » Influence » Name
And a certain Ananias, a religious man according to the law, testified of by all the Jews dwelling,
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And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and witnessed of by the whole nation of the Jews, received intimation of the divine will by a holy messenger to send for thee to his house, and hear words of thee.
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A Name to be chosen rather than much riches, and good grace rather than gold.
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A good name is above good oil, and the day of death above the day of birth.
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Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
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And the chiefs of the rovers will go forth: and it will be whenever they went forth, David was prudent above all the servants of Saul: and his name will be very precious.
It has been testified to Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself: and we also testify; and know that our testimony is true.
Who was testified of by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
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And we sent with him the brother whose approbation in the good news through all the churches;
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Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
And Ananias departed, and came into the house; and having put hands upon him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus, he seen to thee in the way which thou earnest, so that thou mightest look up, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
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And believers of the circumcision were affected in mind, as many as came with Peter, that also upon the nations the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.
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And the Spirit said to Philip, Come near, and be joined to this chariot.
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Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
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And being full of the Holy Spirit, having looked intently to heaven, he saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,
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Name » Good
And a certain Ananias, a religious man according to the law, testified of by all the Jews dwelling,
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And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and witnessed of by the whole nation of the Jews, received intimation of the divine will by a holy messenger to send for thee to his house, and hear words of thee.
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A Name to be chosen rather than much riches, and good grace rather than gold.
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A good name is above good oil, and the day of death above the day of birth.
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Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
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And the chiefs of the rovers will go forth: and it will be whenever they went forth, David was prudent above all the servants of Saul: and his name will be very precious.
It has been testified to Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself: and we also testify; and know that our testimony is true.
Who was testified of by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium.
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And we sent with him the brother whose approbation in the good news through all the churches;
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Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven servants (greek: diakonoi) in the jerusalem congregations
Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
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And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
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Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
And the word pleased before all the multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: Whom they set before the sent: and having prayed, they put hands upon them.
Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
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