Romans 15:26

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.

It

Acts 11:27

Galatians 6:6

The poor

General references

Romans 15:25

Philippians 1:5

Bible References

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In those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

Let him that is taught in the word, minister unto him that teacheth him in all good things.

The poor

Who so despiseth his neighbour, doth amiss; but blessed is he that hath pity of the poor.

Whoso laugheth the poor to scorn, blasphemeth his maker; and he that is glad of another man's hurt, shall not be unpunished.

I myself fed the slaughter sheep, and poor flock verily; and took unto me two staffs: the one I called 'Loving Meekness,' the other I called 'Woe.' And so I kept the sheep.

And the King shall answer and say unto them, 'Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.'

For ye shall have poor folk always with you: but me shall ye not have always.

And he lifted up his eyes upon the disciples, and said, "Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind,

Brethren, ye know the house of Stephanas, how that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have appointed themselves to minister unto the saints:

For the office of this ministration, not only supplieth the need of the saints: but also is abundant herein, that for this laudable ministering, thanks might be given to God of many,

when I hear of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints:

Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?

General references

Now go I unto Jerusalem, and minister unto the saints.

because of the fellowship which ye have in the gospel, from the first day unto now;