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Romans 15:26
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Romans 15:26
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26 For (A)Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
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Romans 15:26
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Romans 15:26
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26 For Macedonia(A) and Achaia(B) were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.(C)
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
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2 Corinthians 8:1-9
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Encouragement to Give Generously
8 We want you to know, brothers,[a] about the grace of God that has been (A)given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and (B)their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave (C)according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly (D)for the favor[b] of taking part in (E)the relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they (F)gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, (G)we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you (H)this act of grace. 7 But as (I)you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you[c]—(J)see that you excel in this act of grace also.
8 (K)I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that (L)though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:1 Or brothers and sisters
- 2 Corinthians 8:4 The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts in your love for us
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
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2 Corinthians 8:1-9
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The Collection for the Lord’s People
8 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian(A) churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.(B) 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(C) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(D) in this service(E) to the Lord’s people.(F) 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. 6 So we urged(G) Titus,(H) just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion(I) this act of grace on your part. 7 But since you excel in everything(J)—in faith, in speech, in knowledge,(K) in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
8 I am not commanding you,(L) but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace(M) of our Lord Jesus Christ,(N) that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,(O) so that you through his poverty might become rich.(P)
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts and in your love for us
Acts 11:27-30
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Acts 11:27-30
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27 Now in these days (A)prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 And one of them named (B)Agabus stood up and foretold (C)by the Spirit that there would be a great (D)famine over all the world (this took place in the days of (E)Claudius). 29 So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, (F)to send relief to (G)the brothers[a] living in Judea. 30 (H)And they did so, sending it to (I)the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
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- Acts 11:29 Or brothers and sisters
Acts 11:27-30
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Acts 11:27-30
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27 During this time some prophets(A) came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 One of them, named Agabus,(B) stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world.(C) (This happened during the reign of Claudius.)(D) 29 The disciples,(E) as each one was able, decided to provide help(F) for the brothers and sisters(G) living in Judea. 30 This they did, sending their gift to the elders(H) by Barnabas(I) and Saul.(J)
2 Corinthians 9:12
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2 Corinthians 9:12
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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.
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2 Corinthians 9:12
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2 Corinthians 9:12
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12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs(A) of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.(B)
2 Corinthians 9:2
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2 Corinthians 9:2
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2 for I know your readiness, (A)of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready (B)since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.
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2 Corinthians 9:2
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2 Corinthians 9:2
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2 For I know your eagerness to help,(A) and I have been boasting(B) about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year(C) you in Achaia(D) were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.
James 2:5-6
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James 2:5-6
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5 Listen, my beloved brothers, (A)has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be (B)rich in faith and heirs of (C)the kingdom, (D)which he has promised to those who love him? 6 But you (E)have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who (F)drag you (G)into court?
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James 2:5-6
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James 2:5-6
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5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters:(A) Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world(B) to be rich in faith(C) and to inherit the kingdom(D) he promised those who love him?(E) 6 But you have dishonored the poor.(F) Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?(G)
Philemon 5
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Philemon 5
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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,
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Philemon 5
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Philemon 5
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Galatians 6:6-10
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Galatians 6:6-10
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6 (A)Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. 7 (B)Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for (C)whatever one sows, that will he also reap. 8 For (D)the one who sows to his own flesh (E)will from the flesh reap corruption, but (F)the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And (G)let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, (H)if we do not give up. 10 So then, (I)as we have opportunity, let us (J)do good to everyone, and especially to those who are (K)of the household of faith.
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Galatians 6:6-10
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Galatians 6:6-10
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6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.(A)
7 Do not be deceived:(B) God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.(C) 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh,(D) from the flesh will reap destruction;(E) whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.(F) 9 Let us not become weary in doing good,(G) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.(H) 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good(I) to all people, especially to those who belong to the family(J) of believers.
1 Corinthians 16:15
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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
Acts 18:12
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Acts 18:12
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12 But when Gallio was (A)proconsul of Achaia, (B)the Jews[a] made a united attack on Paul and (C)brought him before the tribunal,
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- Acts 18:12 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verses 14 (twice), 28
Acts 18:12
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Acts 18:12
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12 While Gallio was proconsul(A) of Achaia,(B) the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment.
Acts 16:9
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Acts 16:9
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9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
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Acts 16:9
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Acts 16:9
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9 During the night Paul had a vision(A) of a man of Macedonia(B) standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Luke 14:13
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Luke 14:13
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13 But when you give a feast, (A)invite (B)the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,
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Luke 14:13
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Luke 14:13
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13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,(A)
Luke 6:20
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Luke 6:20
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The Beatitudes
20 And (A)he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, (B)and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for (C)yours is the kingdom of God.
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Luke 6:20
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Luke 6:20
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20 Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.(A)
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