Romans 15:26
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26 For (A)it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem.
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2 Corinthians 8:1-9
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Excel in Giving
8 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 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. 5 And not only as we had hoped, but they first (C)gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the (D)will of God. 6 So (E)we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace in you as well. 7 But as (F)you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see (G)that you abound in this grace also.
Christ Our Pattern
8 (H)I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, (I)that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become (J)rich.
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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
Acts 11:27-30
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Relief to Judea
27 And in these days (A)prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 Then one of them, named (B)Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of (C)Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send (D)relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. 30 (E)This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
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2 Corinthians 9:12
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12 For the administration of this service not only (A)supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,
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2 Corinthians 9:2
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2 for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a (A)year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority.
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James 2:5-6
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Philemon 5
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5 (A)hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
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Galatians 6:6-10
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Be Generous and Do Good
6 (A)Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.
7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for (B)whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap (C)everlasting life. 9 And (D)let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap (E)if we do not lose heart. 10 (F)Therefore, as we have opportunity, (G)let us do good to all, (H)especially to those who are of the household of faith.
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1 Corinthians 16:15
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15 I urge you, brethren—you know (A)the household of Stephanas, that it is (B)the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to (C)the ministry of the saints—
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Acts 18:12
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12 When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the [a]judgment seat,
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- Acts 18:12 Gr. bema
Acts 16:9
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9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A (A)man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, 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, invite (A)the poor, the [a]maimed, the lame, the blind.
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- Luke 14:13 crippled
Luke 6:20
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The Beatitudes(A)
20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said:
(B)“Blessed are you poor,
For yours is the kingdom of God.
Matthew 26:11
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11 (A)For you have the poor with you always, but (B)Me you do not have always.
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Matthew 25:40
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40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, (A)inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
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Zechariah 11:11
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11 So it was broken on that day. Thus (A)the[a] poor of the flock, who were watching me, knew that it was the word of the Lord.
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- Zechariah 11:11 So with MT, Tg., Vg.; LXX the Canaanites
Zechariah 11:7
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7 So I fed the flock for slaughter, [a]in particular (A)the poor of the flock. I took for myself two staffs: the one I called [b]Beauty, and the other I called [c]Bonds; and I fed the flock.
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- Zechariah 11:7 So with MT, Tg., Vg.; LXX for the Canaanites
- Zechariah 11:7 Or Grace
- Zechariah 11:7 Or Unity
Proverbs 17:5
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5 (A)He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
(B)He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 14:31
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31 (A)He who oppresses the poor reproaches (B)his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
Proverbs 14:21
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21 He who despises his neighbor sins;
(A)But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
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