Thematic Bible: Scriptural rules for
Thematic Bible
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability
Then he shall offer one of the turtledoves or young pigeons, which are within his means.
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But if the person is too poor to pay your valuation, then he shall be placed before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to the ability of the one who vowed, the priest shall value him.
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Every man shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing which the Lord your God has given you.
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They gave according to their ability to the treasury for the work, 61,000 drachmas of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly [linen] garments.
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I said to them, “According to our ability we have redeemed (purchased back) our Jewish brothers who were sold to the [Gentile] nations; now would you even sell your brothers, that they might be sold to us?” Then they were silent and could not find a [single] word to say.
So the disciples decided to send a contribution, each according to his individual ability, to the believers who lived in Judea.
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For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Every man shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing which the Lord your God has given you.
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put something aside, in proportion to his prosperity, and save it so that no collections [will need to] be made when I come.
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift].
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.
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