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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all that believed were together and had all things common and sold their possessions and property and distributed them to everyone, as each one had need.
Neither was there any among them that lacked, for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold and laid them down at the apostles' feet; and distribution was made unto each one according to their need. Then Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation), a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, read more.
having land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
having land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, that their widows were neglected in the daily ministry. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them and said, It is not right that we should leave the word of God and serve tables; therefore, brethren, seek out among you seven men of whom you bear witness, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Then the disciples, each one according to what he had, determined to send relief unto the brethren who dwelt in Judea, which they likewise did and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings.
But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem. It has pleased them verily, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they should also minister unto them in carnal things. read more.
So that, when I have concluded this and have delivered unto them this fruit, I will come by you unto Spain.
So that, when I have concluded this and have delivered unto them this fruit, I will come by you unto Spain.
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the congregations of Galatia, do ye likewise. Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come. And when I come, whomever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. read more.
And if it is appropriate that I go also, they shall go with me.
And if it is appropriate that I go also, they shall go with me.
Likewise, brethren, we make known unto you the grace of God bestowed on the congregations of Macedonia, how that in a great trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear record, and even beyond their power they were willing of themselves, read more.
praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the grace and take upon us the fellowship of the ministry to the saints.
praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the grace and take upon us the fellowship of the ministry to the saints.
For regarding the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
For God is not unjust to forget your work and labour of charity which ye have showed in his name, having helped the saints and helping them.
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Regularly, every week
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Paul preached at troas
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
And the first of the sabbaths, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart the next day, and continued his word until midnight.
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
And the first of the sabbaths, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart the next day, and continued his word until midnight.
Giving » Rules for
Take heed not to do your alms before men, to be seen of them; otherwise, ye have no reward of your Father who is in the heavens. Therefore, when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They already have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth read more.
that thine alms may be in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret, he shall reward thee openly.
that thine alms may be in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret, he shall reward thee openly.
But this I say, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he who sows in blessings shall also reap blessings. Each one according as they purpose in their heart, so let them give, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Now therefore finish the doing of it that as there was a readiness to will, so there may also be a performance out of that which ye have. For if there is first a willing desire, it is accepted according to what a person has and not according to what they do not have.
but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want that their abundance also may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality:
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Liberality » Should be exercised » According to ability
Each man with the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God, which he shall have given thee.
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
And thou shalt do the solemn feast of weeks unto the LORD thy God; out of the voluntary abundance of thy hand thou shalt give, according as the LORD thy God has blessed thee.
Lord's » Days » Paul preached at troas
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
And the first of the sabbaths, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart the next day, and continued his word until midnight.
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
And the first of the sabbaths, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart the next day, and continued his word until midnight.
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
And again eight days later, his disciples were within and Thomas with them; then Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst and said, Peace be unto you.
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
And the first of the sabbaths, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart the next day, and continued his word until midnight.