Thematic Bible: Instances of giving
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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Now all who believed were together, and had all things common; and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as every one had need.
Neither was there any person in want among them: for as many as were possessors of fields or houses disposed of them, and brought the prices of the things sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet: and a distribution was made to every one according as he had need. And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (which is, being interpreted, A son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, read more.
having a field belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
having a field belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
NOW in those days, when the disciples were multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian proselytes against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution. Then the twelve assembling the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not fit that we should leave the word of God, to make distribution to the tables. Therefore, brethren, do ye look out for seven men from among yourselves, the best approved, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint to superintend this business.
Then the disciples, as everyman had ability, determined every individual of them to send a sum to be distributed among the brethren who dwelt in Judea: which also they did, sending it off to the presbyters by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Now after many years absence I was returned bringing alms to my countrymen, and oblations [to the temple].
But I am now going to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem. They have been so pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things. read more.
When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.
When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.
NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. On the first day of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be then no gatherings. But when I come, whosoever you shall approve by letters, those will I send to carry your charity to Jerusalem. read more.
But if it be of importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.
But if it be of importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.
NOW we inform you, brethren, of the grace of God which hath been bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, hath more abounded to the riches of their liberality. For unto their power, I bear them witness, and above their power, they were voluntarily ready [to give]: read more.
with much entreaty praying us that we would receive the gift, and [undertake] the communication of the contribution for the saints.
with much entreaty praying us that we would receive the gift, and [undertake] the communication of the contribution for the saints.
NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.
For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints, and still ministering.
Alms » Instances of giving » Zaccheus
Then Zaccheus standing up, said unto the Lord, Behold, the half of my goods, Lord, I give unto the poor; and if I have got any thing from any man, by laying false informations, I am ready to restore fourfold.
Alms » Instances of giving » Cornelius
a man of piety, and who feared God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.
Alms » Instances of giving » Dorcas
But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did.