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Achaia » Benevolence of the Christians in
For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
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for I know your readiness, of which I glory on your behalf to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past; and your zeal stirred up the majority of them.
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As the truth of Christ is in me, this glorying shall not be stopped in regard to me in the regions of Achaia.
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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all who believed were together, and were holding all things common; and they were selling their possessions and goods, and were distributing them to all, according as any one had need.
For neither was any one among them in want; for as many as were possessors of lands or houses, selling them, were bringing the prices of the things sold, and were laying them, at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was being made according as any one had need. And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is interpreted, "Son of Consolation"), a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, read more.
owning a field, having sold it, brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
owning a field, having sold it, brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Now in these days, when the disciples were being multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ministration. And the twelve, having called the multitude of the disciples to them, said, "It is not proper that we, leaving the word of God, should serve tables; but look ye out, brethren, from among yourselves, seven well-attested men, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint over this business;
And the disciples, according as any one of them was being prospered, determined, each of them, to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judaea; which also they did, sending it to the elders through the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Now, after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings;
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but now I am going to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem. Indeed, they were well pleased, and their debtors they are; for, if the gentiles were partakers of their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things. read more.
After having completed this, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you into Spain;
After having completed this, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you into Spain;
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so also do ye. On the first day of the sabbaths, let each one of you lay by him, treasuring it up, as he may prosper, that no collections be made, when I come. And, when I arrive, whomsoever ye may approve, the same will I send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem; read more.
and, if it be meet for me also to go, they shall go with me.
and, if it be meet for me also to go, they shall go with me.
And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God which has been bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia; that, in much trial of tribulation, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For, according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord; read more.
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints;
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints;
For, respecting the ministering 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 the love which ye showed toward His name, in having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.
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Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
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And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God which has been bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia; that, in much trial of tribulation, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For, according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord; read more.
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints; and they did this not as we hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God;
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints; and they did this not as we hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God;
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
And the disciples, according as any one of them was being prospered, determined, each of them, to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judaea;
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And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God which has been bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia; that, in much trial of tribulation, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For, according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord; read more.
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints;
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints;
Now in these days, when the disciples were being multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ministration.
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but now I am going to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
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And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God which has been bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia; that, in much trial of tribulation, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For, according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord; read more.
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints; and they did this not as we hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God;
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints; and they did this not as we hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God;
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
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And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God which has been bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia; that, in much trial of tribulation, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For, according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord; read more.
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints; and they did this not as we hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God;
beseeching us with much entreaty as to the grace and the participation in the ministering to the saints; and they did this not as we hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God;