Thematic Bible: Congregations
Thematic Bible
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
The disciples determined to make up a contribution, each according to his ability, and send it to the brothers who lived in Judea,
Verse Concepts
I must tell you, brothers, how the favor of God has been shown in the churches of Macedonia, for in spite of a severe ordeal of trouble, their extraordinary gladness, combined with their extreme poverty, has overflowed in a wealth of generosity. For they have given to the utmost of their ability, as I can bear them witness, and beyond it, read more.
and begged me most earnestly, of their own accord, to let them share in the support of their fellow-Christians.
and begged me most earnestly, of their own accord, to let them share in the support of their fellow-Christians.
In those days, as the number of the disciples was increasing, complaints were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.
Verse Concepts
Just now I am starting for Jerusalem, to take help to God's people. For Macedonia and Greece have determined to make a contribution for the poor among God's people in Jerusalem.
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