Thematic Bible: Poor
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Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Poor
"My heart yearns over the people," He said; "for this is now the third day they have remained with me, and they have nothing to eat.
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Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.
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But we desire to let you know, brethren, of the grace of God which has been bestowed on the Churches of Macedonia; how, while passing through great trouble, their boundless joy even amid their deep poverty has overflowed to increase their generous liberality. For I can testify that to the utmost of their power, and even beyond their power, they have of their own free will given help. read more.
With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.
With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.
About this time, as the number of disciples was increasing, complaints were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews because their widows were habitually overlooked in the daily ministration.
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But at present I am going to Jerusalem to serve God's people, for Macedonia and Greece have kindly contributed a certain sum in relief of the poor among God's people, in Jerusalem.
Poor » Kindness to » By job
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.
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Then fixing His eyes upon His disciples, Jesus said to them, "Blessed are you poor, because 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 Macedonia and Greece have kindly contributed a certain sum in relief of the poor among God's people, in Jerusalem.
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But we desire to let you know, brethren, of the grace of God which has been bestowed on the Churches of Macedonia; how, while passing through great trouble, their boundless joy even amid their deep poverty has overflowed to increase their generous liberality. For I can testify that to the utmost of their power, and even beyond their power, they have of their own free will given help. read more.
With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people. They not only did this, as we had expected, but first of all in obedience to God's will they gave their own selves to the Lord and to us.
With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people. They not only did this, as we had expected, but first of all in obedience to God's will they gave their own selves to the Lord and to us.
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 one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea. This they did, forwarding their contributions to the Elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Poor » Kindness to » The good samaritan
But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came where he lay, and seeing him was moved with pity. He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him. The next day he took out two shillings and gave them to the innkeeper. "'Take care of him,' he said, 'and whatever further expense you are put to, I will repay it you at my next visit.'
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 religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God.
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Looking steadily at him, and being much alarmed, he said, "What do you want, Sir?" "Your prayers and charities," he replied, "have gone up and have been recorded before God.
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Poor » Kindness to » Paul
But at present I am going to Jerusalem to serve God's people,
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Poor » Atonement money of, uniform with that of the rich people
Poor » Kindness to » To ruth
Poor » Kindness to » Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus however stood up, and addressing the Lord said, "Here and now, Master, I give half my property to the poor, and if I have unjustly exacted money from any man, I pledge myself to repay to him four times the amount."
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Poor » Kindness to » Dorcas
Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, 'Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.
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