Ezra 1:4
In any place where a survivor (Jewish exile) may live, let the men (Gentiles) of that place support him with silver and gold, with goods and cattle, together with freewill offerings for the house of God in Jerusalem.’”
1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover, because I delight in the house of my God, the [personal] treasure that I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, in addition to all that I have already provided for the holy house:
1 Chronicles 29:9
Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole and blameless heart they had offered freely to the Lord. King David also rejoiced greatly.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness and integrity. In the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. So now with joy I have seen Your people who are present here, make their offerings willingly and freely to You.
Ezra 2:68-70
Some of the
Ezra 7:16-18
and all the silver and gold which you find in the whole province of Babylon, along with the freewill offering of the people and of the priests for the house of their God in Jerusalem.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one because they have a more satisfying return for their labor;
Acts 24:17
Now after several years I came [to Jerusalem] to bring to my people charitable contributions and offerings.
Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].
3 John 1:6-8
and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.