Thematic Bible: Poor
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Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Poor
"My heart aches for the crowd, because they have remained with me three days now, and they have nothing to eat;
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Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
So the disciples decided to send relief, every man according to his means, to the brothers in Judea.
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Now, brothers, I wish to tell you about the grace of God which has been manifest in the churches of Macedonia. For although in heavy trial of affliction, their overbrimming happiness, even in spite of their deep poverty, abounded to the opulence of their unselfishness. For I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own free will, too, they have given help. read more.
With earnest entreaty they craved of me the privilege of a share in ministering to the saints in Jerusalem.
With earnest entreaty they craved of me the privilege of a share in ministering to the saints in Jerusalem.
Now in these days while the number of the disciples was multiplying, the Grecian Jews began to murmur against the Hebrews, because their widows were habitually overlooked in the distribution of alms.
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Just now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints. For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make an offering for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
Poor » Kindness to » By job
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
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Then raising his eyes upon his disciples he began to say to them. "Blessed are you poor, For the kingdom of God is yours.
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Poor » Inexpensive offerings of people who have very little money
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make an offering for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
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Now, brothers, I wish to tell you about the grace of God which has been manifest in the churches of Macedonia. For although in heavy trial of affliction, their overbrimming happiness, even in spite of their deep poverty, abounded to the opulence of their unselfishness. For I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own free will, too, they have given help. read more.
With earnest entreaty they craved of me the privilege of a share in ministering to the saints in Jerusalem. And this not as I had expected, but in accordance with the will of God, they first gave themselves to God and to me.
With earnest entreaty they craved of me the privilege of a share in ministering to the saints in Jerusalem. And this not as I had expected, but in accordance with the will of God, they first gave themselves to God and to me.
Poor » Kindness to » To the widow of zarephath
Poor » Kindness to » The congregation at antioch (in syria)
So the disciples decided to send relief, every man according to his means, to the brothers in Judea. This they did, forwarding their contributions to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Poor » Kindness to » The good samaritan
"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was, and when he saw him was moved with compassion. "He went to him bound up his wounds, pouring on them oil and wine. He set him on his own beast, and took him to an inn, and took care of him. "The next day he took two silver pieces and gave them to the landlord and said, "'Take care of him, and whatever more you spend I will repay it to you on my way back.'
Poor » Kindness to » By boaz
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
Poor » Kindness to » The temanites
Poor » Kindness to » Nebuzaradan
Poor » Kindness to » Cornelius
He was a devout man and God-fearing, and so were all his household. He gave many alms to the people, and constantly prayed to God.
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He stared at him in terror, and said, "What is it, Lord?" "Your prayers and your alms have risen for a memorial before God," answered the angel;
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Poor » Kindness to » Paul
Just now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints.
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Poor » Atonement money of, uniform with that of the rich people
Poor » Kindness to » To ruth
Poor » Kindness to » Zacchaeus
But Zaccheus stood up and said to the Lord, "I give half my property to the poor, Lord, and if I have defrauded any man of anything I am restoring it to him fourfold."
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Poor » Kindness to » Dorcas
Among the disciples at Joppa was a woman named Tabitha??hich may be translated Dorcas or "Gazelle"?? woman whose life was full of good works and almsgiving, which she was doing continually.
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