2 Corinthians 8:4

Generosity In Giving

³ For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily, ⁴ begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints. ⁵ And they did this not just as we had hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us by the will of God.

O God

Jerusalem

Acts 24:17

After several years I came to bring to my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings,

1 Corinthians 16:3-4

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

2 Corinthians 9:1

For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,

Romans 15:25-26

But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

Genesis 33:10-11

"No, please take them," Jacob said. "If I have found favor in your sight, accept my gift from my hand. Now that I have seen your face and you have accepted me, it is as if I have seen the face of God.

2 Kings 5:15-16

He and his entire entourage returned to the prophet. Naaman came and stood before him. He said, "For sure I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel! Now, please accept a gift from your servant."

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never 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, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.'

Matthew 25:44-45

Then they too will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not give you whatever you needed?'

Mark 14:7

For you will always have the poor with you, and you can do good for them whenever you want. But you will not always have me!

John 19:26-27

So when Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, look, here is your son!"

Acts 6:1-7

Now in those days, when the disciples were growing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Hebraic Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

Acts 9:39-41

So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived they brought him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, crying and showing him the tunics and other clothing Dorcas used to make while she was with them.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples, each in accordance with his financial ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Acts 16:15

After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me to be a believer in the Lord, come and stay in my house." And she persuaded us.

Romans 15:31

Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

1 Corinthians 16:1

With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia:

1 Corinthians 16:15

Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you

2 Corinthians 8:18-19

And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.

2 Corinthians 9:12-14

because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

Galatians 2:10

They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress -- as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.

1 John 3:16-18

We have come to know love by this: that Jesus laid down his life for us; thus we ought to lay down our lives for our fellow Christians.