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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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
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
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 9:2
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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Matthew 26:11
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11 For (A)you always have the poor with you, but (B)you will not always have 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
Zechariah 11:11
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11 So it was annulled on that day, and the sheep traders, who were watching me, knew that it was the word of the Lord.
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Zechariah 11:7
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7 (A)So I became the shepherd of the flock doomed to be slaughtered by the sheep traders. And I took two staffs, one I named (B)Favor, the other I named (C)Union. (D)And I tended the sheep.
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Proverbs 17:5
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5 Whoever mocks the poor (A)insults his Maker;
he who is (B)glad at calamity will not go (C)unpunished.
Proverbs 14:31
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31 Whoever oppresses a poor man (A)insults his (B)Maker,
(C)but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14:21
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