So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you
Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
All the believers were together and had everything in common.
and said, “We have done our best to buy back our Jewish brothers who were sold to foreigners, but now you are selling yo
The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught l
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the procee
And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.
According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 10
Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.