Thematic Bible: Instances of giving
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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all who believed were together and had all things common; and they sold their possessions and estates, and distributed them to all as any one had need;
For no one among them was needy; for those who possessed lands or houses sold and brought the prices of the things sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and distribution was made to each as any one had need. And Joseph, called Barnabas by the apostles, which is interpreted, A son of consolation, a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, read more.
having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
AND in those days the disciples being multiplied, there was a complaint of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were neglected in the daily service. And the twelve calling the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God to serve tables. Look out therefore, brothers, from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Holy Spirit, and of wisdom, whom we may set over this business;
And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send help to the brethren living in Judea; which they also did, sending to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
But after many years I came to bring charities and offerings to my nation,
But now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints at Jerusalem. They have been pleased indeed, and their debtors they are; for if the nations have participated in their spiritual things, they ought also to serve them in things pertaining to the flesh. read more.
Having therefore performed this, and sealed to them this service, I will go by you to Spain;
Having therefore performed this, and sealed to them this service, I will go by you to Spain;
CONCERNING the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also do you. On the first day of the week let each one of you lay aside by himself in store as God has prospered him, that there may be no collections made when I come. And when I come, whom you shall approve, these will I send with letters to carry your charity to Jerusalem; read more.
and if it seems best that I should go, they shall go with me.
and if it seems best that I should go, they shall go with me.
AND I make known to you, brothers, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia, that in much trying affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, of their own accord, read more.
with much entreaty they desired of us the favor of a participation in the service to the saints;
with much entreaty they desired of us the favor of a participation in the service to the saints;
For concerning the service for the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you;
For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them.
Alms » Instances of giving » Zaccheus
And Zaccheus stood up and said to the Lord, Behold, half of my property, Lord, I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of any thing, I restore fourfold.
Alms » Instances of giving » Cornelius
a pious man, and one fearing God with all his house, and bestowing many charities on the people, and praying to God always,
Alms » Instances of giving » Dorcas
And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed.