2 Corinthians 8:4

Generosity In Giving

³ for I testify that according to their power, and beyond their power, they gave voluntarily, ⁴ beseeching us, with much entreaty, that they might give, and take part in the ministering to the saints; ⁵ and they did this, not only as we had hoped, but they gave them selves first to the Lord, and then to us, through the will of God;

O God

Jerusalem

Acts 24:17

But, after many years, I came to bring charitable gifts to my nation, and offerings.

1 Corinthians 16:3-4

And when I come, whatever per sons you approve, I will send with letters to carry your favor to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 9:1

For of the relief which is for the saints, it is needless for me to write to you.

Romans 15:25-26

But now I am going to Jerusalem, to minister to the saints.

Matthew 10:42

And whoever will give one of these little ones only a cup of cold water to drink, because he is a disciple, verily I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.

Matthew 12:50

For whoever will do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer and say to them: Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.

Matthew 25:44-45

Then they also will answer, and say: Lord, when did we see thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to thee?

Mark 14:7

For you have the poor with you always; and whenever you choose, you can do them good; but me you have not always.

John 19:26-27

Then Jesus, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing by, said to his mother: Woman, behold your son.

Acts 6:1-7

In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

Acts 9:39-41

Then Peter arose, and went with them; and when he had come, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

Acts 11:29

And every one of the disciples determined, as he had the means, to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea;

Acts 16:15

And when she and her household had been immersed, she be sought us, saying: If you judge me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and make it your home. And she con strained us.

Romans 15:31

that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that this service of mine, which is for Jerusalem, may be acceptable to the saints;

1 Corinthians 16:1

As it respects the collection which is for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so also do you.

1 Corinthians 16:15

I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

2 Corinthians 8:18-19

And we have sent with him the brother whose praise in the gospel is in all the churches;

2 Corinthians 9:12-14

because the administration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also abounds in many thanksgivings to God;

Galatians 2:10

requesting only that we would remember the poor, which same thing I have been diligent in doing.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.

1 Timothy 5:10

having a good reputation for good works; if she has borne children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister.

1 John 3:16-18

By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.