But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.
So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, we
If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,