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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 properties and possessions, and divided them to all, according as any man had need.
For not even any needy was among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses, selling, they brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and placed them at the apostles' feet. And it was distributed to each, according as any man had need. And Joses, who was surnamed by the apostles, Barnabas (which is, being translated, son of encouragement), a Levite, a Cypriot by nationality, read more.
having sold a field that was possessed by him, brought the money and placed it at the apostles' feet.
having sold a field that was possessed by him, brought the money and placed it at the apostles' feet.
Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance. And the twelve, having summoned the multitude of the disciples, they said, It is not right for us, having left the word of God behind, to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
And the disciples, as any man prospered, determined, each of them regarding aid, to send to the brothers who dwell in Judea, which also they did, having sent it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Now after more years I came, going to make donations to my nation, and offerings,
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But now I am going to Jerusalem serving the sanctified. For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain participation for the poor of the sanctified at Jerusalem. For they were pleased. And they are debtors of them, for if the gentiles were partakers in their spiritual things, they are obligated also to serve them in the carnal things. read more.
Having therefore completed this, and having sealed this fruit for them, I will depart by you to Spain.
Having therefore completed this, and having sealed this fruit for them, I will depart by you to Spain.
Now concerning the collection for the sanctified, as I arranged for the congregations of Galatia, so also do ye. Upon the first day of the week let each of you set something aside near himself, storing up whatever he may prosper, so that when I come no collections may be made then. And when I arrive, whomever ye may approve by letters, I will send these men to bring your gift to Jerusalem. read more.
And if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.
And if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.
And, brothers, we declare to you the grace of God that has been given in the congregations of Macedonia, that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, even from the depth of their poverty, abounded for the wealth of their generosity, so that according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, willingly, read more.
with much exhortation, begging of us the favor, even the fellowship of service for the sanctified.
with much exhortation, begging of us the favor, even the fellowship of service for the sanctified.
For indeed it is superfluous for me to write to you about the service for the sanctified.
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For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the labor of love that ye showed toward his name, having served the sanctified, and who are serving.
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Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Paul and Timothy, bondmen of Jesus Christ, to all the sanctified in Jesus Christ who are at Philippi, with the guardians and helpers:
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Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
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Helpers likewise, be honorable, not double-tongued, not attending to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
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Deacon » Selected by the people
Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance. And the twelve, having summoned the multitude of the disciples, they said, It is not right for us, having left the word of God behind, to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need. read more.
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word. And the word was pleasing before all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte, a citizen of Antioch, men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word. And the word was pleasing before all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte, a citizen of Antioch, men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Situations of trust
Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance. And the twelve, having summoned the multitude of the disciples, they said, It is not right for us, having left the word of God behind, to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah, and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah. For they were counted faithful, and their busin
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Moreover they did not reckon with the men into whose hand they delivered the money to give to those who did the work, for they dealt faithfully.
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Good » Influence » Name
And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report by all the Jews who dwell there,
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And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and being well testified by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy agent to summon thee to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.
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A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.
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A [good] name is better than precious oil, and the day of death, than the day of birth.
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Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
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Then the rulers of the Philistines went forth, and it came to pass, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was very precious.
Demetrius has been testified by all, and by the truth itself. But we also testify, and ye know that our testimony is true.
who was well reported of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium.
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And we sent along with him the brother whose praise in the good-news is throughout all the congregations.
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Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
And Ananias departed and entered into the house. And having laid hands on him he said, Brother Saul, the Lord, he who appeared to thee on the road on which thou came, has sent me so that thou may receive sight, and be filled of Hol
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And the faithful men of circumcision were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because also on the Gentiles the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.
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And the Spirit said to Philip, Go near, and be joined to this chariot.
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Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
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But being full of Holy Spirit, having gazed into heaven, he saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
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Name » Good
And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report by all the Jews who dwell there,
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And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and being well testified by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy agent to summon thee to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.
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A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.
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A [good] name is better than precious oil, and the day of death, than the day of birth.
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Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
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Then the rulers of the Philistines went forth, and it came to pass, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was very precious.
Demetrius has been testified by all, and by the truth itself. But we also testify, and ye know that our testimony is true.
who was well reported of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium.
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And we sent along with him the brother whose praise in the good-news is throughout all the congregations.
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Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven servants (greek: diakonoi) in the jerusalem congregations
Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
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And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
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Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
And the word was pleasing before all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte, a citizen of Antioch, men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.
Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
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