Thematic Bible: Congregations of macedonia and achaia

For the Macedonians and Achaians have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem.

Verse Concepts

CollectionsMoney, Stewardship OfPoverty, Causes Of

Poverty, Remedies ForRiches, Believers AttitudesGiving To The Poor

Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God conferred on the churches of Macedonia: how in a great trial of affliction, their abundant chearfulness and their deep poverty, hath munificently shewn the riches of their bounty. For to their power, I bear them witness, yea and beyond their power, they contributed of their own accord: read more.
intreating us with much importunity, that we would convey the gift, and so take upon us a part of the ministration to the saints. And this they did not merely as we hoped, but first gave themselves unto the Lord, and to us by the will of God.