Apportion what you have into seven, or even eight parts, because you don't know what disaster might befall the land.

He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.

"He will deliver you through six calamities; and calamity won't touch you throughout the seventh.

Here are six things that the LORD hates seven, in fact, are detestable to him:

And he will be our peace." "When the Assyrian invades our land, trampling through our palaces, we will raise up seven shepherds against him, even eight significant men.

making the best use of your time because the times are evil.

He also told them, "Go eat the best food, drink the best wine, and give something to those who have nothing, since this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be sorrowful, because the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Therefore the Jewish people in the rural areas who live in unwalled towns make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a holiday for joy and feasting, and people send presents to one another.

as the days on which the Jewish people enjoyed relief from their enemies. It was a month when things turned around for them, from sorrow to joy and from mourning to a holiday. They were to celebrate these days as days of feasting and joy, and they were to send presents to one another and gifts to the poor.

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."

Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."

Jesus told him, "I tell you, not just seven times, but 77 times!

Keep on giving to everyone who asks you for something, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not insist on getting it back.

Even if he sins against you seven times in a day and comes back to you seven times and says, "I repent,' you must forgive him."

One of them named Agabus got up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine all over the world. This happened during the reign of Claudius.

Brothers, if a person is caught doing something wrong, those of you who are spiritual should restore that person gently. Watch out for yourself so that you are not tempted as well.

Continue to remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them, as well as those who are mistreated, since they also are only mortal.

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Summary

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

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A portion

He also told them, "Go eat the best food, drink the best wine, and give something to those who have nothing, since this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be sorrowful, because the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Therefore the Jewish people in the rural areas who live in unwalled towns make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a holiday for joy and feasting, and people send presents to one another.
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Keep on giving to everyone who asks you for something, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not insist on getting it back.
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.

Seven

"He will deliver you through six calamities; and calamity won't touch you throughout the seventh.
Here are six things that the LORD hates seven, in fact, are detestable to him:
And he will be our peace." "When the Assyrian invades our land, trampling through our palaces, we will raise up seven shepherds against him, even eight significant men.
Jesus told him, "I tell you, not just seven times, but 77 times!
Even if he sins against you seven times in a day and comes back to you seven times and says, "I repent,' you must forgive him."

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But on the fifth year, you may eat its fruits to increase its produce for you."
so your barns will be filled with abundance, and your vats will burst open with new wine.
Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."

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