2 Corinthians 8:4

Generosity In Giving

³ For I testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, they gave of their own free will, ⁴ urgently pleading with us for the privilege of sharing in the relief of the saints. ⁵ And they did not do as we expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God.

O God

Jerusalem

Acts 24:17

Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.

1 Corinthians 16:3-4

And when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints,

Romans 15:25-26

Now, however, I am going to Jerusalem with aid for the saints.

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he shall not lose his reward."

Matthew 12:50

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, 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, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?'

Mark 14:7

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

John 19:26-27

When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold your son!"

Acts 6:1-7

Now in those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the native Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

Acts 9:39-41

So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing the tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

Acts 11:29

And the disciples determined, each according to his ability, to send relief for the brethren living in Judea.

Acts 16:15

When she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.

Romans 15:31

that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you must also do.

1 Corinthians 16:15

You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brethren,

2 Corinthians 8:18-19

And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his preaching of the gospel;

2 Corinthians 9:12-14

For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.

Galatians 2:10

All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

1 Timothy 5:10

and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.

1 John 3:16-18

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.