Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
The poor
General references
Bible References
It
Acts 11:27
At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being taught in the message, should always share with his instructor in all the good things which he possesses.
The poor
Matthew 25:40
"'In solemn truth I tell you,' the King will answer them, 'that inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these, my brothers, you have done it unto me.'
Matthew 26:11
"for the poor you have with you always, but me you will not always have.
Luke 6:20
Then raising his eyes upon his disciples he began to say to them. "Blessed are you poor, For the kingdom of God is yours.
Luke 14:13
"But when you make a reception, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind.
1 Corinthians 16:15
I beg you this, my brothers??ou know the household of Stephanus, that they were the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they devoted themselves to the service of the saints??16 so I want you also to show deference to such, and to every fellow worker, and laborer.
2 Corinthians 9:12
Because the ministry of this contribution not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also overflows in many a thanksgiving to God.
Philemon 1:5
because I am hearing of your love and of the faith which you hold, not only toward the Lord Jesus Christ, but toward all the saints.
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and to inherit the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
General references
Romans 15:25
Just now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints.
Philippians 1:5
from the first day you heard it until now.