Verse 17

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

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  • Gal 2:10 : 10 They only desired that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.
  • Rom 15:25-28 : 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. 27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have completed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
  • Acts 11:29-30 : 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea: 30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
  • Acts 20:16 : 16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.
  • 2 Cor 8:1-4 : 1 Moreover, brothers and sisters, we want you to know of the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia; 2 How in a severe test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the riches of their generosity. 3 For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they were willing of themselves; 4 Earnestly pleading with us for the privilege of participating in the 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 sakes he became poor, that through his poverty you might become rich.
  • 2 Cor 9:1-2 : 1 Concerning the service to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you: 2 For I know the eagerness of your mind, for which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has inspired many.
  • 2 Cor 9:12 : 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but is also abundant through many thanksgivings to God;
  • Acts 20:31 : 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
  • Acts 21:26 : 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day, purifying himself with them, entered into the temple, to announce the fulfillment of the days of purification, at the end of which an offering should be made for each of them.
  • 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 16:1-4 : 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have instructed the churches of Galatia, so you must do as well. 2 On the first day of the week, let each of you set aside and store up as God has prospered him, so there will be no collections when I come. 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.