Acts 11:29
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29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send (A)relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.
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Acts 11:29
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29 The disciples,(A) as each one was able, decided to provide help(B) for the brothers and sisters(C) living in Judea.
2 Corinthians 8:12-14
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12 For (A)if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.
13 For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; 14 but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack—that there may be equality.
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2 Corinthians 8:12-14
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12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has,(A) not according to what one does not have.
13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need,(B) so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality,
Galatians 2:10
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10 They desired only that we should remember the poor, (A)the very thing which I also was eager to do.
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Galatians 2:10
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10 All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor,(A) the very thing I had been eager to do all along.
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
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2 that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and (A)their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. 3 For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing, 4 imploring us with much urgency [a]that we would receive the gift and (B)the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:4 NU, M omit that we would receive, thus changing text to urgency for the favor and fellowship
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
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2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.(A) 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(B) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(C) in this service(D) to the Lord’s people.(E)
1 Corinthians 16:1-2
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Collection for the Saints
16 Now concerning (A)the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 (B)On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.
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1 Corinthians 16:1-2
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The Collection for the Lord’s People
16 Now about the collection(A) for the Lord’s people:(B) Do what I told the Galatian(C) churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week,(D) each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.(E)
Hebrews 13:5-6
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5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, (A)“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say:
(B)“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?”
Hebrews 13:5-6
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5 Keep your lives free from the love of money(A) and be content with what you have,(B) because God has said,
6 So we say with confidence,
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- Hebrews 13:5 Deut. 31:6
- Hebrews 13:6 Psalm 118:6,7
2 Corinthians 9:1-2
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Administering the Gift
9 Now concerning (A)the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you; 2 for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a (B)year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority.
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2 Corinthians 9:1-2
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9 There is no need(A) for me to write to you about this service(B) to the Lord’s people.(C) 2 For I know your eagerness to help,(D) and I have been boasting(E) about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year(F) you in Achaia(G) were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.
1 Corinthians 13:5
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5 does not behave rudely, (A)does not seek its own, is not provoked, [a]thinks no evil;
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- 1 Corinthians 13:5 keeps no accounts of evil
1 Corinthians 13:5
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5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,(A) it is not easily angered,(B) it keeps no record of wrongs.(C)
Romans 15:25-27
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25 But now (A)I am going to Jerusalem to [a]minister to the saints. 26 For (B)it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For (C)if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, (D)their duty is also to minister to them in material things.
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- Romans 15:25 serve
Romans 15:25-27
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25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem(A) in the service(B) of the Lord’s people(C) there. 26 For Macedonia(D) and Achaia(E) were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.(F) 27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.(G)
Acts 11:26
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26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
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Acts 11:26
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26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples(A) were called Christians first(B) at Antioch.
Acts 11:1
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Peter Defends God’s Grace
11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
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Acts 11:1
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Peter Explains His Actions
11 The apostles and the believers(A) throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.(B)
Acts 4:34
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34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; (A)for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
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Acts 4:34
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34 that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them,(A) brought the money from the sales
Acts 2:44-45
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44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.(A) 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.(B)
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