2 Corinthians 8:4

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2 Corinthians 8:4

begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints,

Acts 24:17

Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings;

1 Corinthians 16:3-4

When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

2 Corinthians 9:1

For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;

Romans 15:25-26

but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints.

Genesis 33:10-11

Jacob said, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then take my present from my hand, for I see your face as one sees the face of God, and you have received me favorably.

When he returned to the man of God with all his company, and came and stood before him, he said, “Behold now, I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel; so please take a present from your servant now.”

Matthew 10:42

And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”

Matthew 12:50

For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”

Matthew 25:40

The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’

Matthew 25:44-45

Then they themselves also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?’

Mark 14:7

For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me.

John 19:26-27

When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He *said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!”

Acts 6:1-7

Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.

Acts 9:39-41

So Peter arose and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.

Acts 11:29

And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.

Acts 16:15

And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.

Romans 15:31

that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints;

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),

2 Corinthians 8:18-19

We have sent along with him the brother whose fame in the things of the gospel has spread through all the churches;

2 Corinthians 9:12-14

For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.

Galatians 2:10

They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thing I also was eager to do.

Galatians 6:10

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

1 Timothy 5:10

having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

1 John 3:16-18

We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

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Summary

2 Corinthians 8:4

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

That

1 Corinthians 16:3

The ministering

General references

1 Corinthians 16:4

Bible References

That

We have sent along with him the brother whose fame in the things of the gospel has spread through all the churches;

Jacob said, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then take my present from my hand, for I see your face as one sees the face of God, and you have received me favorably.

And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.

When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

The ministering

For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;

And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”

For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”

The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’

For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me.

When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He *said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!”

Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the

Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.

And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.

Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings;

but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.

They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thing I also was eager to do.

So then,

while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

General references

and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.