2 Corinthians 8:14

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At the present time, your abundance should meet their need, so that their abundance may in turn meet your need—so that there may be equality.

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  • 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 4:34 : 34 There was no one in need among them, for those who owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds from the sale.

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  • 2 Cor 8:11-13
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    85%

    11Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.

    12For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

    13Our desire is not for others to be relieved while you are burdened, but for equality.

  • 2 Cor 8:15
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    15As it is written: 'The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.'

  • 2 Cor 8:1-4
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    1Now we want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia.

    2In the midst of a severe trial brought by affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty overflowed into abundant generosity.

    3For I testify that they gave according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, entirely on their own.

    4They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

  • 2 Cor 8:7-9
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    7But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

    8I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

    9For 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 9:4-13
    10 verses
    76%

    4Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we would be ashamed—not to mention you—in this confidence of boasting.

    5So I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go ahead to you and prepare in advance the generous gift you had promised, so that it may be ready as a blessing, and not as something given reluctantly.

    6Remember this: The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously.

    7Each person should give as they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

    8And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in every way, at all times, having all that you need, you may abound in every good work.

    9As it is written: 'He has scattered; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.'

    10Now the one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness.

    11You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God.

    12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

    13Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with all.

  • 2 Cor 8:19-21
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    74%

    19Not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry out this act of grace, which is being administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

    20We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

    21For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • 2 Cor 11:8-9
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    8I robbed other churches by taking support from them to serve you.

    9And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way.

  • Acts 4:34-35
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    34There was no one in need among them, for those who owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds from the sale.

    35They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as they had need.

  • Phil 4:19
    73%

    19And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

  • Acts 11:29
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    29The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea.

  • 1 Tim 6:18
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    18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share.

  • Rom 15:26-27
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    26For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.

    27Yes, 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.

  • Phil 4:16-17
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    16For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once to meet my needs.

    17Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.

  • Acts 2:45
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    45They sold their possessions and goods and distributed the proceeds to everyone, as anyone had need.

  • Deut 15:8
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    8Instead, you shall freely open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs.

  • 2 Cor 9:1
    71%

    1Indeed, concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.

  • 1 Cor 4:8
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    8Already you are full! Already you are rich! You have begun to reign without us—and how I wish that you really had begun to reign, so that we also might reign with you!

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    71%

    24No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

  • 2 Cor 6:13
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    13Now in return—I speak as to children—open your heart wide as well.

  • Phil 4:10
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    10I greatly rejoiced in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you lacked the opportunity to show it.

  • 1 Cor 16:1-3
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    1Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

    2On 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.

    3When I arrive, I will send those you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

  • 1 Thess 4:10
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    10And indeed you are doing this toward all the brothers in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel even more.

  • 2 Cor 6:10
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    10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

  • Jas 2:15
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    15If a brother or sister is without clothes and lacks daily food,

  • Gal 2:10
    70%

    10They asked only that we remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

  • Acts 20:34
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    34You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and those of my companions.