2 Corinthians 8:4

Generosity In Giving

³ For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, ⁴ begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints, ⁵ and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.

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 accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 9:1

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

Romans 15:25-26

At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.

Genesis 33:10-11

Jacob said, "No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept my present from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted me.

2 Kings 5:15-16

Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and he came and stood before him. And he said, "Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; so accept now a present from your servant."

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means 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 brothers, you did it to me.'

Matthew 25:44-45

Then they also will answer, saying, '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 want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me.

John 19:26-27

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

Acts 6:1-7

Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.

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 tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Acts 16:15

And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to 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 concerningthe collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

1 Corinthians 16:15

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

2 Corinthians 8:18-19

With him we are sendingthe brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of the gospel.

2 Corinthians 9:12-14

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

Galatians 2:10

Only, they asked us 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 everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

1 Timothy 5:10

and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name 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 ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.