Thematic Bible: Congregations
Thematic Bible
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
So the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
Verse Concepts
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, read more.
begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints--
begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints--
Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.
Verse Concepts
At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
Related Topics
- According To Things
- Additions
- Benevolence
- Blame
- Christians
- Christians Are Called Disciples
- Church, Increasing
- Collections
- Complaining
- Complaints
- Discontent
- Favouritism
- Good Friends
- Greeks
- Grumbling At People
- Love Feast
- Many In The Church
- Misunderstandings
- Money Management
- Multiplying
- Murmuring
- Neglecting People
- Not Helping Widows
- Once A Day
- Paul, Life Of
- People Helping
- Poverty, Attitudes Towards
- Resentment, Against People
- Saints
- Widows
- Widows, Should Be
- Women
- Discrimination