2 Corinthians 8:4
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4 begging us earnestly (A)for the favor[a] of taking part in (B)the relief of the saints—
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- 2 Corinthians 8:4 The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context
Acts 24:17
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17 Now (A)after several years (B)I came to bring alms to (C)my nation and to present (D)offerings.
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2 Corinthians 9:1
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The Collection for Christians in Jerusalem
9 Now (A)it is superfluous for me to write to you about (B)the ministry for the saints,
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1 Corinthians 16:3-4
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3 And when I arrive, I will send (A)those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
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1 John 3:16-18
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16 By this we know love, that (A)he laid down his life for us, and (B)we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But (C)if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet (D)closes his heart against him, (E)how does God's love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not (F)love in word or talk but in deed and (G)in truth.
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Hebrews 6:10
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10 For (A)God is not unjust so as to overlook (B)your work and the love that you have shown for his name in (C)serving the saints, as you still do.
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Galatians 6:10
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10 So then, (A)as we have opportunity, let us (B)do good to everyone, and especially to those who are (C)of the household of faith.
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Romans 15:25-26
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25 At present, however, (A)I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26 For (B)Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
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Philemon 5-6
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5 because I (A)hear of your love and (B)of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, 6 and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full (C)knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.[a]
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- Philemon 1:6 Or for Christ's service
1 Timothy 5:10
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10 and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has (A)shown hospitality, (B)has washed the feet of the saints, has (C)cared for the afflicted, and has (D)devoted herself to every good work.
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Galatians 2:10
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10 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, (A)the very thing I was eager to do.
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2 Corinthians 9:12-14
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12 For the ministry of this service is not only supplying (A)the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. 13 By their approval of this service, (B)they[a] will glorify God because of your submission that comes from your (C)confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others, 14 while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:13 Or you
2 Corinthians 8:18-19
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18 With him we are sending[a] (A)the brother who is famous among (B)all the churches for his preaching of the gospel. 19 And not only that, but he has been (C)appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of (D)grace that is being ministered by us, (E)for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:18 Or we sent; also verse 22
1 Corinthians 16:15
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15 Now I urge you, brothers[a]—you know that (A)the household[b] of Stephanas were (B)the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves (C)to the service of the saints—
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- 1 Corinthians 16:15 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 20
- 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek house
1 Corinthians 16:1
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The Collection for the Saints
16 Now concerning[a] (A)the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
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- 1 Corinthians 16:1 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1; also verse 12
Romans 15:31
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31 (A)that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that (B)my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,
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Acts 16:15
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15 And after she was baptized, (A)and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she (B)prevailed upon us.
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Acts 11:29
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29 So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, (A)to send relief to (B)the brothers[a] living in Judea.
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- Acts 11:29 Or brothers and sisters
Acts 9:39-41
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39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to (A)the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics[a] and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. 40 But Peter (B)put them all outside, and (C)knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body (D)he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
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- Acts 9:39 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin
Acts 6:1-7
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Seven Chosen to Serve
6 Now in these days (A)when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists[a] arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in (B)the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. 3 (C)Therefore, brothers,[b] pick out from among you seven men (D)of good repute, (E)full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 4 But (F)we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, (G)a man full of faith and (H)of the Holy Spirit, and (I)Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, (J)a proselyte of Antioch. 6 These they set before the apostles, and (K)they prayed and (L)laid their hands on them.
7 And (M)the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests (N)became obedient to (O)the faith.
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John 19:26-27
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26 When Jesus saw his mother and (A)the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, (B)“Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to (C)his own home.
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Mark 14:7
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7 For (A)you always have the poor with you, and whenever (B)you want, you can do good for them. But (C)you will not always have me.
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Matthew 25:44-45
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44 Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ 45 Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, (A)you did not do it to me.’
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Matthew 25:40
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40 And (A)the King will answer them, (B)‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these (C)my brothers,[a] you did it to me.’
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- Matthew 25:40 Or brothers and sisters
Matthew 12:50
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50 For (A)whoever (B)does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
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