Verse 17

After several years, I came to bring gifts to my nation and offerings.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gal 2:10 : 10 They asked only that we remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
  • Rom 15:25-28 : 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem. 27 Yes, they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated also to minister to them with material blessings. 28 So after I have completed this task and have securely delivered to them this fruit, I will go to Spain and visit you on my way.
  • Acts 11:29-30 : 29 The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea. 30 They did this, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
  • Acts 20:16 : 16 Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in Asia, because he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
  • 2 Cor 8:1-4 : 1 Now we want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia. 2 In the midst of a severe trial brought by affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty overflowed into abundant generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, entirely on their own. 4 They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
  • 2 Cor 8:9 : 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 through His poverty you might become rich.
  • 2 Cor 9:1-2 : 1 Indeed, concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you. 2 For I know your eagerness, which I boast about on your behalf to the Macedonians, saying that Achaia has been prepared since last year. And your zeal has stirred up many others.
  • 2 Cor 9:12 : 12 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  • Acts 20:31 : 31 Therefore, be watchful, remembering that for three years I never stopped admonishing each one of you with tears, night and day.
  • Acts 21:26 : 26 The next day, Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he went to the temple to give notice of the date when the days of purification would end and the offering would be made for each of them.
  • Rom 15:31 : 31 Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints.
  • 1 Cor 16:1-4 : 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside something, storing up whatever you may have prospered, so that there will be no collections when I come. 3 When I arrive, I will send those you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it is suitable for me to go as well, they will travel with me.