Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



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.

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, Verse ConceptsGiftsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Remedies ForAlmsgivingAltruismCharityGiving To The Poor

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.

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, 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.

For indeed it is superfluous for me to write to you about the service for the sanctified. Verse ConceptsMinistry, Qualifications ForBenevolenceWriting LettersSurplusministering





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.

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 Verse ConceptsServants, GoodFidelityTreasuriesStores Of Food

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. Verse ConceptsFraudFidelityServants, GoodTrustworthinessBusiness EthicsMoney Managementaccounting

And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report by all the Jews who dwell there, Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofDevout MenCharacter Of SaintsTaking The Law To Heartdamascuspiety

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. Verse ConceptsSpecific Holy Individuals




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. Verse ConceptsChristians Being Called Brothers

And we sent along with him the brother whose praise in the good-news is throughout all the congregations. Verse ConceptsCommendation

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 Verse ConceptsBaptism, Administered Byevangelism, kinds ofequipping, spiritualCeremoniesBeing Filled With The SpiritLaying On Hands To HealChrist AppearingChrist SendingLaying On Hands For The Holy SpiritdamascusChristians Being Called Brothers

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. Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalGenerosity, God'sBelieversPrejudiceAstonishmentThe Gentiles ConversionThe Holy Spirit Described As God's Gift




And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report by all the Jews who dwell there, Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofDevout MenCharacter Of SaintsTaking The Law To Heartdamascuspiety

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. Verse ConceptsSpecific Holy Individuals




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. Verse ConceptsChristians Being Called Brothers

And we sent along with him the brother whose praise in the good-news is throughout all the congregations. Verse ConceptsCommendation




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.