2 Corinthians 8:4

Generosity In Giving

³ For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord, ⁴ begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints. ⁵ This was not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.

O God

Jerusalem

Acts 24:17

Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

1 Corinthians 16:3-4

When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 9:1

It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

Romans 15:25-26

But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.

Genesis 33:10-11

Jacob said, "Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

2 Kings 5:15-16

He returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him; and he said, "See now, I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel. Now therefore, please take a gift from your servant."

Matthew 10:42

Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward."

Matthew 12:50

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

Matthew 25:40

"The King will answer them, 'Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'

Matthew 25:44-45

"Then they will also answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and didn't help you?'

Mark 14:7

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

John 19:26-27

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

Acts 6:1-7

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.

Acts 9:39-41

Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

Acts 11:29

As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;

Acts 16:15

When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she persuaded us.

Romans 15:31

that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),

2 Corinthians 8:18-19

We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known through all the assemblies.

2 Corinthians 9:12-14

For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;

Galatians 2:10

They only asked us to remember the poor -- which very thing I was also zealous to do.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

1 Timothy 5:10

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

1 John 3:16-18

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