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Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Neither was there any among them that was in want: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made to every man according as he had need. And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, read more.
Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea. Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by 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 go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are at Jerusalem. It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in carnal things. read more.
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no collections when I come. And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality to Jerusalem. read more.
And if it be proper that I should go also, they shall go with me.
And if it be proper that I should go also, they shall go with me.
Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; That in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality. For to their power, I bear testimony, and even beyond their power, they were willing of themselves; read more.
Praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
Praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
For as concerning 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 labor of love, which ye have shown towards his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
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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 are sealed to the day of redemption.
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Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the spirit in our hearts.
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In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
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Labor not for the food which perisheth, but for that food which endureth to everlasting life, which the Son of man will give to you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
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When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
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Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of them who were sealed: and there were sealed a hundred and forty four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Spain » Paul plans to visit
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
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Whenever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I shall be somewhat filled with your company.
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