Romans 15:26

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For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.

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  • Acts 11:27-30 : 27 During this time, some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 One of them, named Agabus, stood up and, through the Spirit, predicted that a severe famine would spread across the entire world. This happened during the reign of Claudius. 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.
  • 2 Cor 8:1-9 : 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. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will. 6 So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier begun, to complete this act of grace among you as well. 7 But 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. 8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 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 9:2 : 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.
  • Gal 6:6-9 : 6 The one who is taught the word should share all good things with the one who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows, that they will also reap. 8 The one who sows to their flesh will reap decay from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9 Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
  • Phlm 1:5 : 5 because I hear about your love and faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints.
  • Jas 2:5-6 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you and drag you into court?
  • Acts 16:9 : 9 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man from Macedonia standing and begging him, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.'
  • Acts 18:12 : 12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the judgment seat.
  • 1 Cor 16:15 : 15 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters—you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to serving the saints—
  • Prov 14:21 : 21 Whoever despises their neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to the poor.
  • Prov 14:31 : 31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
  • Prov 17:5 : 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
  • Zech 11:7 : 7 So I shepherded the flock marked for slaughter, especially the oppressed of the flock. Then I took two staffs—one I called Favor and the other Union—and I shepherded the flock.
  • Zech 11:11 : 11 So it was broken on that day, and the oppressed of the flock who were watching me understood that this was the word of the LORD.
  • Matt 25:40 : 40 The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, to the extent that you did it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it for me.’
  • Matt 26:11 : 11 For you will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have Me.
  • Luke 6:20 : 20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.
  • Luke 14:13 : 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

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  • Rom 15:27-28
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    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.

    28So 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.

  • Rom 15:25
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    25Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there.

  • 1 Cor 16:1-4
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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.

    4If it is suitable for me to go as well, they will travel with me.

  • 2 Cor 8:1-5
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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.

    5And they exceeded our expectations: they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.

  • Acts 11:29-30
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    29The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea.

    30They did this, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

  • 2 Cor 9:4-5
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    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.

  • Rom 15:31
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    31Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints.

  • 2 Cor 8:12-15
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    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.

    14At 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.

    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.'

  • Phil 4:15-17
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    15Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only.

    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.

  • 2 Cor 9:12-13
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    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
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    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.

  • Gal 2:10
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    10They asked only that we remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

  • 2 Cor 9:1-2
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    1Indeed, concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.

    2For 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 1:16
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    16I planned to pass through your area on my way to Macedonia, and then come back to you from Macedonia, so you could assist me on my journey to Judea.

  • 1 Cor 16:15
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    15Now I urge you, brothers and sisters—you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to serving the saints—

  • Acts 15:25-26
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    25It seemed good to us, being in agreement, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

    26men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 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 18:27
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    27When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he greatly helped those who through grace had believed.

  • 1 Cor 16:17
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    17I rejoice at the arrival of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

  • Rom 15:16
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    16To be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

  • Rom 12:13
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    13Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

  • 3 John 1:6-7
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    6They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

    7For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.

  • Acts 15:3-4
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    3Having been sent on their way by the church, they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.

    4When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, along with the apostles and elders, and they reported all that God had done through them.

  • 2 Cor 9:7
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    7Each person should give as they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

  • 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.

  • Acts 14:26
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    26From there, they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.

  • Acts 19:21
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    21After these events were completed, Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."

  • 2 Cor 1:11
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    11as you join in helping us through your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

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