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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all who believed were together and had all things common. And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
For neither was anyone needy among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and they laid them down at the apostles' feet. And distribution was made to every man according as he had need. And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is, being translated, The son of consolation), a Levite, a Cypriot by race, read more.
a field being his, selling it, he bore the proceeds and placed them at the apostles' feet.
a field being his, selling it, he bore the proceeds and placed them at the apostles' feet.
And in those days, the disciples having multiplied, a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews occurred, because their widows were overlooked in the daily serving. And the Twelve called near the multitude of the disciples and said, It is not pleasing to us, leaving the Word of God, to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, look out among you seven men being witnessed to, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this duty.
And the disciples, as any were prospered, determined each of them to send for ministry to those brothers who lived in Judea, which they also did, sending to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
And after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation.
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But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints in Jerusalem. Truly it has pleased them, and they are their debtors. For if the nations have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in fleshly things. read more.
Therefore when I have completed this, and have sealed this fruit to them, I will come by you into Spain.
Therefore when I have completed this, and have sealed this fruit to them, I will come by you into Spain.
And concerning the collection for the saints, as I charged the churches of Galatia, so also you do. On the first of the sabbaths let each of you put by himself, storing up what ever he is prospered, so that there may be no collections when I come. And when I come, whomever you shall approve by your letters, I will send them to bring your gift to Jerusalem. read more.
And if it is suitable for me to go also, they shall go with me.
And if it is suitable for me to go also, they shall go with me.
And, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given among the churches of Macedonia; that in much testing of trouble, the overflowing of their joy, and the depth of their poverty, abounded to the riches of their generosity. For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability; they gave willingly; read more.
with much beseeching, begging us that they might receive of us the grace and the fellowship of the ministry to the saints.
with much beseeching, begging us that they might receive of us the grace and the fellowship of the ministry to the saints.
For indeed regarding the ministry to the saints, it is not necessary for me to write to you.
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For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
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Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
And all who believed were together and had all things common. And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need. And continuing with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they shared food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul. And not one said that any of the things which he possessed was his own. But they had all things common. And the apostles gave witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. And great grace was on them all. For neither was anyone needy among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold, read more.
and they laid them down at the apostles' feet. And distribution was made to every man according as he had need. And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is, being translated, The son of consolation), a Levite, a Cypriot by race, a field being his, selling it, he bore the proceeds and placed them at the apostles' feet.
and they laid them down at the apostles' feet. And distribution was made to every man according as he had need. And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is, being translated, The son of consolation), a Levite, a Cypriot by race, a field being his, selling it, he bore the proceeds and placed them at the apostles' feet.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
And all who believed were together and had all things common. And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul. And not one said that any of the things which he possessed was his own. But they had all things common. And the apostles gave witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. And great grace was on them all. For neither was anyone needy among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold, read more.
and they laid them down at the apostles' feet. And distribution was made to every man according as he had need. And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is, being translated, The son of consolation), a Levite, a Cypriot by race, a field being his, selling it, he bore the proceeds and placed them at the apostles' feet.
and they laid them down at the apostles' feet. And distribution was made to every man according as he had need. And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is, being translated, The son of consolation), a Levite, a Cypriot by race, a field being his, selling it, he bore the proceeds and placed them at the apostles' feet.
Liberality » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
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Self-denial » Exemplified
Is not the whole land before you? I pray you, separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, then I will go to the right. Or if you go to the right, then I will go to the left.
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But I buffet my body, and lead it captive, lest proclaiming to others I myself might be rejected.
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But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus Christ, to testify fully the gospel of the grace of God.
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For neither was anyone needy among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
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And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
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For though I am free from all, yet I have made myself servant to all, so that I might gain the more.
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By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out into a place which he was afterward going to receive for an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he went. By faith he lived in the land of promise as a stranger, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs of the same promise with him.
Self-denial » Instances of » The early Christians, in having everything in common
And all who believed were together and had all things common. And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
For neither was anyone needy among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
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Unity » The community of the believers
And all who believed were together and had all things common. And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need. And continuing with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they shared food with gladness and simplicity of heart, read more.
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.