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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as anyone had need.
For there was not a needy person among them, For all who were owners of land or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of the sales and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Thus Josnt who was called by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, read more.
sold a field which he owned, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
sold a field which he owned, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Now in those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the native Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, "It is not right for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.
And the disciples determined, each according to his ability, to send relief for the brethren living in Judea. And this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.
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Now, however, I am going to Jerusalem with aid for the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. They were pleased to do it, and indeed they are in debt to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings. read more.
When therefore I have completed this, and have delivered to them this fruit, I shall go on by way of you to Spain.
When therefore I have completed this, and have delivered to them this fruit, I shall go on by way of you to Spain.
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you must also do. On the first day of every week, each one of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. And when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem. read more.
If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
Now, brethren, we want you to know about the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their liberality. For I testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, they gave of their own free will, read more.
urgently pleading with us for the privilege of sharing in the relief of the saints.
urgently pleading with us for the privilege of sharing in the relief of the saints.
Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints,
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For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
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Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of certainty of divine approval
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
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he has put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
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In him, you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having also believed, you were sealed in him with the promised Holy Spirit,
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Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you; for on him has God the Father set his seal."
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When therefore I have completed this, and have delivered to them this fruit, I shall go on by way of you to Spain.
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saying, "Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads." And I heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred and forty-four thousand sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:
Spain » Paul plans to visit
When therefore I have completed this, and have delivered to them this fruit, I shall go on by way of you to Spain.
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I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through, and to be helped by you on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.
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