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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all those who believed were together and had all things common, and they sold their possessions and personalities, and divided the same unto all, as each one had need.
For no one among them was in need; for so many possessions of lands or houses as belonged to them, selling, they were bringing the prices of the things having been sold, and laying them at the feet of the apostles; and it was distributed to each as any one had need. And Joseph called Barnabas by the apostles, which is interpreted, Son of consolation, a Levite, a Cyprian by race, read more.
a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
And during those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were being neglected in the daily ministration. And the twelve calling to them the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing that we, leaving the word of God, serve tables. But brethren, look out seven men from you of good report, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint over this interest;
And they determined that each one of them should send to the ministry to the brethren dwelling in Judea, as each one of the disciples was prosperous; and this they did, sending to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
And after many years I came to do alms and offerings to my race;
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor who are in Jerusalem. For they were pleased to do so; and they are their debtors: for if the Gentiles participated in spiritual things, they owe it to them also to minister unto them in carnal things. Then having completed and sealed this fruit unto them, I will sail away for Spain by you;
But concerning the contribution to the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, so you also do. On the first day of the week let each one of you lay by with himself treasuring up, that as to whatsoever he may be prospered, in order that there may be no collections at that time when I may come. But when I may be present, whomsoever you may approve by your letters, these will I send to carry away your benefaction to Jerusalem: read more.
if it may be counted worthy for me also to go, they shall go along with me.
if it may be counted worthy for me also to go, they shall go along with me.
But, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia; because in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. Because I witness, that according to their ability, and beyond their ability they were anxious, read more.
with much exhortation praying our favor and the fellowship of the ministry which is to the saints:
with much exhortation praying our favor and the fellowship of the ministry which is to the saints:
For indeed concerning the ministry which is to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, having ministered to the saints, and ministering.
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
And all those who believed were together and had all things common, and they sold their possessions and personalities, and divided the same unto all, as each one had need. And daily of one accord in the temple they were persevering; and breaking bread from house to house, they received their food with gladness and purity of heart,
And of the multitude who believed there was one heart and soul, and no one was saying that any of those things which belonged to him were his own, but all things were common to them. And with great power the apostles continued to give witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Lord; and great grace was upon them all. For no one among them was in need; for so many possessions of lands or houses as belonged to them, selling, they were bringing the prices of the things having been sold, read more.
and laying them at the feet of the apostles; and it was distributed to each as any one had need. And Joseph called Barnabas by the apostles, which is interpreted, Son of consolation, a Levite, a Cyprian by race, a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
and laying them at the feet of the apostles; and it was distributed to each as any one had need. And Joseph called Barnabas by the apostles, which is interpreted, Son of consolation, a Levite, a Cyprian by race, a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
And all those who believed were together and had all things common, and they sold their possessions and personalities, and divided the same unto all, as each one had need.
And of the multitude who believed there was one heart and soul, and no one was saying that any of those things which belonged to him were his own, but all things were common to them. And with great power the apostles continued to give witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Lord; and great grace was upon them all. For no one among them was in need; for so many possessions of lands or houses as belonged to them, selling, they were bringing the prices of the things having been sold, read more.
and laying them at the feet of the apostles; and it was distributed to each as any one had need. And Joseph called Barnabas by the apostles, which is interpreted, Son of consolation, a Levite, a Cyprian by race, a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
and laying them at the feet of the apostles; and it was distributed to each as any one had need. And Joseph called Barnabas by the apostles, which is interpreted, Son of consolation, a Levite, a Cyprian by race, a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Self-denial » Instances of » The early Christians, in having everything in common
And all those who believed were together and had all things common, and they sold their possessions and personalities, and divided the same unto all, as each one had need.
For no one among them was in need; for so many possessions of lands or houses as belonged to them, selling, they were bringing the prices of the things having been sold,
Unity » The community of the believers
And all those who believed were together and had all things common, and they sold their possessions and personalities, and divided the same unto all, as each one had need. And daily of one accord in the temple they were persevering; and breaking bread from house to house, they received their food with gladness and purity of heart, read more.
praising God, and having favor unto all the people. And the Lord was daily adding to them those who were being saved.
praising God, and having favor unto all the people. And the Lord was daily adding to them those who were being saved.