I will take nothing except what my warriors have eaten. But as for what belongs to the men who were allied with me, including Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre, let them take their share."

"His father told him, "My child, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.

Isn't he really speaking for our benefit? Yes, this was written for our benefit, because the one who plows should plow in hope, and the one who threshes should thresh in hope of sharing in the crop.

Look at the Israelis from a human point of view. Those who eat the sacrifices share in what is on the altar, don't they?

All the believers were united and shared everything with one another.

Now all the believers were one in heart and soul, and nobody called any of his possessions his own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.

Nevertheless, it was kind of you to share my troubles.

Throw your lot in with us, and all of us will have one purse."