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 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 if the readiness is there, it is acceptable (A)according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. 13 For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter of fairness 14 your abundance at the present time should supply (B)their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness.
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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 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, (A)the very thing I 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 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and (A)their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave (B)according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly (C)for the favor[a] of taking part in (D)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
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)
Hebrews 13:5-6
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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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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, 2 for I know your readiness, (C)of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready (D)since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.
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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 16:1-2
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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. 2 On (B)the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, (C)as he may prosper, (D)so that there will be no collecting when I come.
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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
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)
1 Corinthians 13:5
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5 or rude. It (A)does not insist on its own way; it (B)is not irritable or resentful;[a]
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- 1 Corinthians 13:5 Greek irritable and does not count up wrongdoing
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 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. 27 For they were pleased to do it, and indeed (C)they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.
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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. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called (A)Christians.
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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 Reports to the Church
11 Now the apostles and (A)the brothers[a] who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
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- Acts 11:1 Or brothers and sisters
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 (A)There was not a needy person among them, for (B)as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was 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 And all who believed were together and (A)had all things in common. 45 And (B)they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.
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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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