Thematic Bible: Instances of giving
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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all that believed were together, and had all things common, And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, as any one had need.
For neither was there any one among them that lacked: for whosoever were possessors of houses or lands sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was made to every one, according as any had need. And Joses, by the apostles surnamed Barnabas, which is, being interpreted, a son of consolation, read more.
a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, Having an estate, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, Having an estate, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Now in these days, the disciples multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve calling the multitude of the disciples together, said, It is not right, that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, look out from among you seven men of good report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we will set over this business.
Then the disciples determined to send relief, every one according to his ability, to the brethren who dwelt in Judea: Which also they did, sending it to the elders, by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings.
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But I am now going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a collection for the poor of the saints that are in Jerusalem. It hath pleased them, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have partook of their spiritual things, they ought to minister to them in carnal things. read more.
When therefore I have performed this, and sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
When therefore I have performed this, and sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
Concerning the collection for the saints, as I have ordered the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. On the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store according as he hath been prospered, that there may be no collections when I come. And when I am come, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters, to carry your gift to Jerusalem. read more.
And if it be proper, that I also should go, they shall go with me.
And if it be proper, that I also should go, they shall go with me.
Moreover, brethren, we declare to you the grace of God, bestowed on the churches in Macedonia, That in a great trial of affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality: That to their power, I testify, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves, read more.
Praying us with much intreaty, to receive the gift and take a part in ministring it to the saints.
Praying us with much intreaty, to receive the gift and take a part in ministring it to the saints.
For concerning the ministring to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.
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For God is not unrighteous, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
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Alms » Instances of giving » Zaccheus
And Zaccheus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken any thing from any man wrongfully, I restore him fourfold.
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Alms » Instances of giving » Cornelius
A devout man, and fearing God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
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Alms » Instances of giving » Dorcas
Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
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