2 Corinthians 8:4

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Earnestly pleading with us for the privilege of participating in the service to the saints.

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  • Acts 24:17 : 17 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
  • 1 Cor 16:3-4 : 3 And when I arrive, whomever you approve by your letters, I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 And if it is fitting that I go also, they shall go with me.
  • 2 Cor 9:1 : 1 Concerning the service to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you:
  • Rom 15:25-26 : 25 But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. 26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem.
  • Rom 15:31 : 31 That I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be accepted by the saints;
  • 1 Cor 16:1 : 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have instructed the churches of Galatia, so you must do as well.
  • 1 Cor 16:15 : 15 I urge you, brothers, you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints,
  • 2 Cor 8:18-19 : 18 And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19 And not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show your eager willingness.
  • 2 Cor 9:12-14 : 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but is also abundant through many thanksgivings to God; 13 While by the evidence of this ministry they glorify God for your professed submission to the gospel of Christ, and for your generous sharing with them, and with all men; 14 And by their prayer for you, who long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
  • Gal 2:10 : 10 They only desired that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.
  • Gal 6:10 : 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
  • Phlm 1:5-6 : 5 Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints; 6 That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
  • Heb 6:10 : 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
  • 1 John 3:16-18 : 16 By this we perceive the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God abide in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
  • Gen 33:10-11 : 10 And Jacob said, No, please, if now I have found grace in your sight, then receive my present from my hand; for therefore I have seen your face as though I had seen the face of God, and you were pleased with me. 11 Take, I pray you, my blessing that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.
  • 2 Kgs 5:15-16 : 15 And he returned to the man of God, he and all his entourage, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, please, take a blessing from your servant. 16 But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive nothing. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
  • Matt 10:42 : 42 And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.
  • Matt 12:50 : 50 For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
  • Matt 25:40 : 40 And the King will answer and say to them, Truly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.
  • Matt 25:44-45 : 44 Then they also will answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to you? 45 Then he will answer them, saying, Truly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.
  • Mark 14:7 : 7 For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you will you may do them good; but me you do not have always.
  • John 19:26-27 : 26 When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, Woman, behold your son! 27 Then he said to the disciple, Behold your mother! And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
  • Acts 6:1-7 : 1 In those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a complaint by the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them and said, It is not right that we should leave the word of God to serve tables. 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this duty. 4 But we will devote ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word. 5 This proposal pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. 6 They set them before the apostles, and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 7 The word of God spread, the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of the priests became obedient to the faith.
  • Acts 9:39-41 : 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
  • Acts 11:29 : 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea:
  • Acts 16:15 : 15 When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay. And she persuaded us.

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    17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being very earnest, of his own accord he went to you.

    18 And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

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    4 Lest if those of Macedonia come with me and find you unprepared, we (not to say you) should be ashamed of this same confident boasting.

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