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.

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.

Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving

by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

I bear

For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge.

Where then is that sense of blessing you had? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.

For I testify for him that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

Beyond

For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

‘Take from among you a contribution to the Lord; whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as the Lord’s

contribution: gold, silver, and bronze,

of gold for the things of gold and of silver for the things of silver, that is, for all the work done by the craftsmen. Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the Lord?”

Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power;

In holy array, from the womb of the dawn,

Your youth are to You as the dew.

For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

but without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your goodness would not be, in effect, by compulsion but of your own free will.

shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;

General references

and they said to Moses, “The people are bringing much more than enough for the construction work which the Lord commanded us to perform.”

Honor the Lord from your wealth

And from the first of all your produce;