Thematic Bible: The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem

For Macedonia and Greece have been glad to make a collection for the poor among Christ's People at Jerusalem.

Verse Concepts

CollectionsMoney, Stewardship OfPoverty, Causes Of

Poverty, Remedies ForRiches, Believers AttitudesGiving To The Poor

We would remind you, Brothers, of the love that God has shown to the Churches in Macedonia-- How, tired though they were by many a trouble, their overflowing happiness, and even their deep poverty, resulted in a flood of generosity. I can bear witness that to the full extent of their power, and even beyond their power, spontaneously, read more.
And with many an appeal to us for permission, they showed their love, and contributed their share towards the fund for their fellow-Christians. And that, not only in the way we had expected; but first they gave themselves to the Lord, and to us also, in accordance with God's will.