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.

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Bible References

It

Acts 11:27
And in these days came down prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.
Galatians 6:6
And let him, that is instructed in the word, communicate in all good things to him that instructeth.

The poor

Matthew 25:40
And the king replying will say unto them, Verily I declare unto you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of the lest of these my brethren, ye did it to me.
Matthew 26:11
(seeing ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always:) for in pouring this ointment on my body,
Luke 6:20
And lifting up his eyes on his disciples He said, Blessed are ye though poor; for the kingdom of God is yours.
Luke 14:13
But when thou makest a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind; and thou shalt be happy;
1 Corinthians 16:15
I beseech you, brethren, (for ye know the family of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and
2 Corinthians 9:12
For the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also, through many thanksgivings, to the glory of God.
Philemon 1:5
(hearing of the faith which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and of thy love to all the saints,)
James 2:5
Hear, my beloved brethren; hath not God chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which He hath promised to them that love Him? but ye have slighted the poor.

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Romans 15:25
But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
Philippians 1:5
in every prayer of mine) for your attachment to the gospel, from the first day even till now;