Thematic Bible
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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Now all who believed were together, and had all things common; and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as every one had need.
Neither was there any person in want among them: for as many as were possessors of fields or houses disposed of them, and brought the prices of the things sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet: and a distribution was made to every one according as he had need. And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (which is, being interpreted, A son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, read more.
having a field belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
having a field belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
NOW in those days, when the disciples were multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian proselytes against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution. Then the twelve assembling the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not fit that we should leave the word of God, to make distribution to the tables. Therefore, brethren, do ye look out for seven men from among yourselves, the best approved, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint to superintend this business.
Then the disciples, as everyman had ability, determined every individual of them to send a sum to be distributed among the brethren who dwelt in Judea: which also they did, sending it off to the presbyters by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Now after many years absence I was returned bringing alms to my countrymen, and oblations [to the temple].
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But I am now going to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem. They have been so pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things. read more.
When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.
When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.
NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. On the first day of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be then no gatherings. But when I come, whosoever you shall approve by letters, those will I send to carry your charity to Jerusalem. read more.
But if it be of importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.
But if it be of importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.
NOW we inform you, brethren, of the grace of God which hath been bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, hath more abounded to the riches of their liberality. For unto their power, I bear them witness, and above their power, they were voluntarily ready [to give]: read more.
with much entreaty praying us that we would receive the gift, and [undertake] the communication of the contribution for the saints.
with much entreaty praying us that we would receive the gift, and [undertake] the communication of the contribution for the saints.
NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.
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For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints, and still ministering.
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Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of certainty of divine approval
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye have been sealed unto the day of redemption.
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who also hath put his seal upon us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
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In whom ye also [trusted] after ye had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed with the holy Spirit of promise,
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Labour not for the meat which is perishable, but for that meat which endureth unto life eternal, which the Son of man will give you: for him hath the Father sealed, even God.
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When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.
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saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of those who were sealed; one hundred and forty and four thousand were sealed out of every tribe of the children of Israel.
Spain » Paul plans to visit
When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.
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whenever I proceed on my journey into Spain, I will come unto you: for I hope on my journey to see you, and by you to be forwarded thither, after I shall have first, in a measure, fully enjoyed your society.
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