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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all believing were in one and the same place, and had all things common: And sold possessions and goods, and divided them to all, as any one had need
For neither was any in want among them: for as many as were possessors of farms or houses, selling, brought the prices of things sold, And laid down at the feet of the sent: and it was distributed to each as any had need. And Joses, surnamed Barnabas by the sent, (which is interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, read more.
A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
And in those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily service. And the twelve having called the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing for us, having left the word of God, to serve tables. Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
And certain of the disciples, as he was able, determined, each of them, to send for service to the brethren dwelling in Judea: Which also they did, having sent to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
And after many years I was present, going to do alms to my nation, and offerings.
And now I go to Jerusalem serving the holy ones. For Macedonia and Achaia were contented a certain mutual participation be made for the poor of the holy ones in Jerusalem. For they were contented; and they are their debtors. For if the nations have participated in their spiritual things, they ought also to serve them in things pertaining to the flesh. read more.
Therefore having completed this, and sealed to them this fruit, I will come away by you to Spain.
Therefore having completed this, and sealed to them this fruit, I will come away by you to Spain.
And concerning the collection for the holy ones, as I appointed to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. According to one day of the sabbaths let each of you put by himself, treasuring up that which he is prospered in, that when I come there be no collections. And when I be present, whom ye approve by letters, these will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem. read more.
And if it be suitable for me also to go, they shall go with me.
And if it be suitable for me also to go, they shall go with me.
And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God given in the churches of Macedonia; That in much proof of pressure the abundance of their joy and their poverty according to depth abounded to the abundance of their simplicity. For according to power, I testify, and above power chosen voluntarily; read more.
Praying us with much entreaty that we receive the grace and participation of the service for saints.
Praying us with much entreaty that we receive the grace and participation of the service for saints.
For truly, concerning the service to the holy ones, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
For God is not unjust to forget your work and fatigue of love, which ye showed to his name, having served to the holy ones, and serving.
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
And all believing were in one and the same place, and had all things common: And sold possessions and goods, and divided them to all, as any one had need And in the day persevering unanimously in the temple, and breaking bread in the house, they partook of food with lively joy and simplicity of heart,
And the heart and soul of the multitude of them believing were one: and not one said any of the things being to him to be his own; but all were common to them. And in great power the sent gave back testimony of the rising up of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. For neither was any in want among them: for as many as were possessors of farms or houses, selling, brought the prices of things sold, read more.
And laid down at the feet of the sent: and it was distributed to each as any had need. And Joses, surnamed Barnabas by the sent, (which is interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
And laid down at the feet of the sent: and it was distributed to each as any had need. And Joses, surnamed Barnabas by the sent, (which is interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
And all believing were in one and the same place, and had all things common: And sold possessions and goods, and divided them to all, as any one had need
And the heart and soul of the multitude of them believing were one: and not one said any of the things being to him to be his own; but all were common to them. And in great power the sent gave back testimony of the rising up of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. For neither was any in want among them: for as many as were possessors of farms or houses, selling, brought the prices of things sold, read more.
And laid down at the feet of the sent: and it was distributed to each as any had need. And Joses, surnamed Barnabas by the sent, (which is interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
And laid down at the feet of the sent: and it was distributed to each as any had need. And Joses, surnamed Barnabas by the sent, (which is interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
Self-denial » Instances of » The early Christians, in having everything in common
And all believing were in one and the same place, and had all things common: And sold possessions and goods, and divided them to all, as any one had need
For neither was any in want among them: for as many as were possessors of farms or houses, selling, brought the prices of things sold,
Unity » The community of the believers
And all believing were in one and the same place, and had all things common: And sold possessions and goods, and divided them to all, as any one had need And in the day persevering unanimously in the temple, and breaking bread in the house, they partook of food with lively joy and simplicity of heart, read more.
Praising God, and having favor with the whole people. And in the day the Lord added the saved to the church.
Praising God, and having favor with the whole people. And in the day the Lord added the saved to the church.