Acts 24:17

Paul Before Felix At Caesarea Maritima

¹⁶ So, for this reason I make every effort to have a clear conscience before God and men at all times. ¹⁷ "Now after several years I came [to Jerusalem] to bring relief for the poor people of my nation and to present my offerings. ¹⁸ While doing this, they [i.e., the Jews] found out that I had undergone the rites of purification in the Temple. There was no crowd and no commotion. But certain Jews from [the province of] Asia

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Galatians 2:10

The only thing that they encouraged us to do was to remember [the needs of] poor people, which I was very eager to do. [See Acts 24:17].

Acts 11:29-30

[In response to this prediction], the disciples decided to send as much relief as they could to help the brothers living in Judea.

Acts 20:16

For Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus so he would not have to spend any time in [the province of] Asia, because he was hurrying to get to Jerusalem in time for the Day of Pentecost, if at all possible.

Romans 15:25-28

But for now, I am on my way to Jerusalem to minister to [the needs of] God's holy people there.

2 Corinthians 8:1-4

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the favor God has given to the churches in Macedonia.

Acts 20:31

So, be very watchful, and remember that for three years I never stopped warning every one of you [about such matters] both night and day with tears [in my eyes].

Acts 21:26

Then Paul took the men and the next day he observed the ceremony of purification with them. Then he went into the Temple, declaring [to the priest] when he would fulfill the [required] days of the purification [ceremony] and [be ready] for the sacrifices to be offered for each of them.

Romans 15:31

to be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea [i.e., unbelieving Jews]. And [pray] that my service for Jerusalem [i.e., the offering for poor people. See verses 25-26] will be acceptable to God's people there.

1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Now concerning the collection for the [needy] saints [whom you wrote me about]: You people also should do what I directed the churches in Galatia to do.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ, [how] that even though He was rich, He became poor for your sakes, so that through His poverty you people could become [spiritually] rich.

2 Corinthians 9:1-2

Now it is unnecessary for me to write you about this service to God's holy people [in Jerusalem, who were in need].

2 Corinthians 9:12

For the rendering of this service not only [fully] meets the needs of the saints [i.e., God's holy people], but also produces overflowing expressions of thanksgiving to God from many people.