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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And, all who believed, with one accord, began to hold all things common; and, their possessions and goods, were they selling and distributing them unto all, in so far as anyone had need.
For there was not so much as anyone, lacking, among them; for, as many as were possessors of lands or houses, selling them, were bringing the prices of the things that were being sold, And laying them at the feet of the Apostles, while on the other hand they were distributing unto each one, in so far as any one had, need. And, Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation, read more.
Having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the Apostles.
Having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the Apostles.
But, in these days, the disciples, multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, in that, their widows, were being overlooked in the daily ministry. And the Twelve, calling near the throng of the disciples, said - It doth not seem, right, that, we, forsaking the word of God, should be ministering unto tables. But look out for yourselves, brethren, seven men from among you, who can be well-attested, full of Spirit and wisdom, - whom we will appoint over this need;
And, according as any one of the disciples was being prospered, they each one of them set apart something for ministering, to send unto the brethren, who dwelt in Jerusalem; - Which thing they also did, sending it unto the Elders, through the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Now, after many years, intending to do, alms, unto my nation, I arrived, - also to present offerings; among which they found me, purified in the temple, not with a multitude, nor with tumult;
But, now, I am journeying unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints; For Macedonia and Achaia have been well-pleased to make a certain fellowship for the destitute of the saints who are in Jerusalem, - They have been well-pleased, indeed, - and, their debtors, they are; for, if, with their spiritual things the nations have come into fellowship, they are bound also with their own carnal things to minister publicly unto them. read more.
This, then, having completed, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will come back by you unto Spain: -
This, then, having completed, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will come back by you unto Spain: -
Now, concerning the collection which is for the saints, just as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so, also do, ye: - Upon the first of the week, let, each one of you, put, by itself, in store, as he may be prospering, - lest, as soon as I come, then, collections, should be in progress. And, as soon as I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve by letters, these, will I send, to bear away your favour unto Jerusalem: read more.
And, if it be meet that, I also, be journeying, with me, shall they journey.
And, if it be meet that, I also, be journeying, with me, shall they journey.
Moreover we make known unto you, brethren, the favour of God which hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia, - That, in a great testing of tribulation, the superabounding of their joy and their deep destitution, superabounded unto the riches of their liberality; That, according to power, I bear witness, and beyond power, of their own accord, they acted , - read more.
With much exhortation, entreating of us the favour and the fellowship of the ministry which was for the saints; -
With much exhortation, entreating of us the favour and the fellowship of the ministry which was for the saints; -
For, indeed, concerning the ministry which is for the saints, it is, superfluous for me, to be writing to you;
For, not unrighteous, is God, to be forgetful of your work and of the love which ye have shewn forth for his name, in that ye have ministered unto the saints, and are ministering,
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Not only so, however, but he hath also been appointed by the assemblies, as a fellow-traveler with us in this favour, which is being ministered by us with a view to the Lord's glory and our earnest desire: -
For, indeed, concerning the ministry which is for the saints, it is, superfluous for me, to be writing to you; For I know your forwardness of mind - of which, in your behalf, I am boasting unto Macedonians, that, Achaia, hath been prepared for a year past, - and, your zeal, hath stirred up the greater number of them. Nevertheless I have sent the brethren, that, our boast in your behalf, be not made void, in this respect, that, even as I was saying, ye may be prepared, - read more.
Lest by any means, if there should come with me Macedonians, and find you unprepared, we, - not to say, ye, - should be put to shame in this confidence. Necessary, therefore, I regarded it, to exhort the brethren that they would go forward unto you, and make up beforehand your previously-promised blessing. The same, to be ready - thus, as a blessing, and not as of constraint. As to this, however, he that soweth sparingly, sparingly, also shall reap, and, he that soweth with blessings, with blessings, also shall reap: Each one, according as he hath purposed in his heart, not sorrowfully, nor of necessity, - for, a cheerful giver, God, loveth. Moreover God is able to cause, every gracious gift, to superabound unto you, in order that, having in every thing, at every time, every kind of sufficiency of your own, ye may be superabounding unto every good work; Even as it is written - He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy, - his righteousness, abideth to futurity. Now, he that supplieth seed to the sower, and bread for eating, will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and cause to grow your fruits of righteousness: In every thing, being enriched, unto every kind of liberality, - which, indeed, worketh out, through us, thanksgiving unto God; Because, the ministry of this public service, is not only towards filling up the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding, through the thanksgiving of many, unto God, - Of many who, through the proof of this ministry, are glorifying God for your acknowledged submission unto the glad-message of the Christ, and for the liberality of the fellowship, unto them, and unto all, -
Lest by any means, if there should come with me Macedonians, and find you unprepared, we, - not to say, ye, - should be put to shame in this confidence. Necessary, therefore, I regarded it, to exhort the brethren that they would go forward unto you, and make up beforehand your previously-promised blessing. The same, to be ready - thus, as a blessing, and not as of constraint. As to this, however, he that soweth sparingly, sparingly, also shall reap, and, he that soweth with blessings, with blessings, also shall reap: Each one, according as he hath purposed in his heart, not sorrowfully, nor of necessity, - for, a cheerful giver, God, loveth. Moreover God is able to cause, every gracious gift, to superabound unto you, in order that, having in every thing, at every time, every kind of sufficiency of your own, ye may be superabounding unto every good work; Even as it is written - He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy, - his righteousness, abideth to futurity. Now, he that supplieth seed to the sower, and bread for eating, will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and cause to grow your fruits of righteousness: In every thing, being enriched, unto every kind of liberality, - which, indeed, worketh out, through us, thanksgiving unto God; Because, the ministry of this public service, is not only towards filling up the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding, through the thanksgiving of many, unto God, - Of many who, through the proof of this ministry, are glorifying God for your acknowledged submission unto the glad-message of the Christ, and for the liberality of the fellowship, unto them, and unto all, -
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
Moreover we make known unto you, brethren, the favour of God which hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia, - That, in a great testing of tribulation, the superabounding of their joy and their deep destitution, superabounded unto the riches of their liberality; That, according to power, I bear witness, and beyond power, of their own accord, they acted , - read more.
With much exhortation, entreating of us the favour and the fellowship of the ministry which was for the saints; - And, not merely as we hoped, but, themselves, gave they, first, unto the Lord and unto us through God's will, To the end we should exhort Titus, in order that, according as he before made a beginning, so, he should also complete unto you this favour also. But, just as, in everything, ye superabound, - in faith, and discourse, and knowledge, and all earnestness, and in the love among you which proceedeth from us, in order that, in this favour also, ye would superabound. Not by way of injunction, do I speak, but through, others', earnestness, and, the genuineness of your own love, putting to the test.
With much exhortation, entreating of us the favour and the fellowship of the ministry which was for the saints; - And, not merely as we hoped, but, themselves, gave they, first, unto the Lord and unto us through God's will, To the end we should exhort Titus, in order that, according as he before made a beginning, so, he should also complete unto you this favour also. But, just as, in everything, ye superabound, - in faith, and discourse, and knowledge, and all earnestness, and in the love among you which proceedeth from us, in order that, in this favour also, ye would superabound. Not by way of injunction, do I speak, but through, others', earnestness, and, the genuineness of your own love, putting to the test.
For, indeed, concerning the ministry which is for the saints, it is, superfluous for me, to be writing to you; For I know your forwardness of mind - of which, in your behalf, I am boasting unto Macedonians, that, Achaia, hath been prepared for a year past, - and, your zeal, hath stirred up the greater number of them. Nevertheless I have sent the brethren, that, our boast in your behalf, be not made void, in this respect, that, even as I was saying, ye may be prepared, - read more.
Lest by any means, if there should come with me Macedonians, and find you unprepared, we, - not to say, ye, - should be put to shame in this confidence. Necessary, therefore, I regarded it, to exhort the brethren that they would go forward unto you, and make up beforehand your previously-promised blessing. The same, to be ready - thus, as a blessing, and not as of constraint.
Lest by any means, if there should come with me Macedonians, and find you unprepared, we, - not to say, ye, - should be put to shame in this confidence. Necessary, therefore, I regarded it, to exhort the brethren that they would go forward unto you, and make up beforehand your previously-promised blessing. The same, to be ready - thus, as a blessing, and not as of constraint.