Acts 11:29

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Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

On the first day of the week let each of you put aside a sum from his weekly gains, so that the money may not have to be collected when I come.

Amid a severe ordeal of trouble, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty together have poured out a flood of rich generosity;

Be hospitable to each other, and do not grudge it.

The believers all kept together; they shared all they had with one another,

There was not a needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale,

So do not seek food and drink and be worried;

At the moment I am off to Jerusalem on an errand to the saints.

is never rude, never selfish, never irritated, never resentful;

With regard to the collection for the saints, you must carry out the same arrangements as I made for the churches of Galatia.

Indeed it is quite superfluous for me to be writing to you about this charitable service to the saints;

Only, we were to 'remember the poor.' I was quite eager to do that myself.

Keep your life free from the love of money; be content with what you have, for He has said, Never will I fail you, never will I forsake you.