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Galatians 2:10
Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
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2 Corinthians 8 1-2 Corinthians 8 4
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia,for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints—
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Romans 15:25-28
At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.For they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will leave for Spain by way of you.
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Acts 20:16
For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
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Acts 11:29-30
So the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.And they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
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2 Corinthians 8 9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
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1 Corinthians 16 1-1 Corinthians 16 4
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
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2 Corinthians 9 1-2 Corinthians 9 2
Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints,for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.
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Acts 20:31
Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.
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Acts 21:26
Then Paul took the men, and the next day he purified himself along with them and went into the temple, giving notice when the days of purification would be fulfilled and the offering presented for each one of them.
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Romans 15:31
that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,
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2 Corinthians 9 12
For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
